Why Do Stars Have Different Colors?

Examples

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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See also

• What If the Moon Was Made of Cheese?
• What Causes a Solar Eclipse Exactly?
• What's the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
• What If We Could Live on Mars?
• Why Do We See the Same Side of the Moon?

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