Stars

Types of Stars

Main Sequence Stars

The most common type of star, including our Sun. They generate energy by fusing hydrogen into helium.

Main Sequence Star

Red Giants

Older stars that have exhausted their hydrogen fuel and expanded dramatically in size.

Red Giant Star

White Dwarfs

The remnants of low to medium mass stars after they shed their outer layers.

White Dwarf Star

Neutron Stars

Incredibly dense remnants of massive stars that have undergone supernova explosions.

Neutron Star

Black Holes

Formed from the collapse of massive stars, black holes have gravitational pulls so strong that not even light can escape.

Black Hole