Why Do Stars Have Different Colors?

Imagine a fire: small fires are blue, big fires are red. Stars work like that! Hot stars shine blue, and cooler ones glow red. It's all about how much energy they give off.

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  1. A blue flame is hotter than a red one, just like a hot star looks blue.
  2. Imagine a campfire on a cold night: it glows orange, like a cool star.
  3. A light bulb that's very bright might look white, similar to the hottest stars.

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