Question: Mnemonic for classes of stars

In summary, the conversation is discussing the order of stars from brightest to dimmest. The mnemonic device "Oh Be A Fine Girl Kiss Me Right Now Sweetie" or "Oh Be A Fine Girl Kiss Me Right Now or Soon" is often used to remember this order. The addition of the letters W, L, T, and C are not included in this mnemonic.
  • #1
Artermis
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It's used to remember the order from brightest (hottest) stars to the dimmest (coldest stars).

I remember that it starts with

Oh,...

then in the middle it maybe be: " Be It A Fine..."

Boy/Girl, Kiss Me!

So the order is like O ... B G K M

It's driving me nuts; please help me!
 
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  • #2
oh be a fine girl kiss me now slap
 
  • #3
matt.o said:
oh be a fine girl kiss me now slap
If you include all three of the smallest (R,N,S) it is
Oh Be A Fine Girl Kiss Me Right Now Sweetie.
O, B, A, F, G, K, M, R, N, S.
 
  • #4
awesome.

Oh, Be A Fine Girl, Kiss Me Right Now or Soon

Charles Cockell :P
 
  • #5
oops. forgot the "right" part! Sorry!
 
  • #6
What about W, L, T, and C? :(
 

What is a mnemonic for remembering the classes of stars?

A common mnemonic for remembering the classes of stars is "Oh Be A Fine Girl/Guy, Kiss Me Right Now Sweetheart", with each letter representing a class: O (O-type), B (B-type), A (A-type), F (F-type), G (G-type), K (K-type), M (M-type), R (red dwarf), N (neutron star), S (supergiant).

How many classes of stars are there?

There are seven classes of stars - O, B, A, F, G, K, and M - with additional subclasses for some of these.

What are the characteristics of each class of star?

The O, B, and A classes are known as "hot" stars, while the F, G, K, and M classes are known as "cool" stars. The classification is based on a star's temperature, color, and spectral lines. O-type stars are the hottest and have a blue-white color, while M-type stars are the coolest and have a red color.

How are stars classified?

Stars are classified based on their spectral characteristics, which include temperature, color, and spectral lines. This allows scientists to categorize stars into distinct classes based on their similarities and differences.

Why is it important to know the class of a star?

Knowing the class of a star allows scientists to understand its physical properties, such as its temperature, size, and luminosity. This information can also provide insights into a star's evolution and lifespan. Additionally, star classification helps astronomers in their search for habitable planets and in understanding the overall structure and composition of the universe.

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