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ASTRONOMICAL GLOSSARY
Main Sequence: The main sequence is a sequence of star sizes, masses, and
temperatures which runs from blue-white giants down to red
dwarves. There are exceptions to the main sequence, but they
tend to be comparatively rare. The stars used in this
program are just some of many main-sequence possibilities;
for example, the Sun is a main sequence star, type G2. You
can easily modify the program to include other stars.
Luminosity: A measurement of the heat leaving a star, a function of its
temperature and surface area. A small hot star may have less
luminosity than a large cool one.
Proto-Stars: Gas clouds that are collapsing to form stars and solar
systems.
SOURCES
Patrick Moore The Guiness Book Of Astronomy Facts And Feats
Abell/Morrison/Wolff Exploration Of The Universe
Isaac Asimov The Universe: From Flat Earth to Quasar
Traveller Book 6 Game Designers Workshop (table of stars etc.)