Question: Mnemonic for classes of stars

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The discussion focuses on mnemonics for remembering the classification of stars from hottest to coolest, specifically the sequence O, B, A, F, G, K, M. Participants suggest variations of the mnemonic, including "Oh Be A Fine Girl Kiss Me" and its extensions to include smaller classes like R, N, and S. The importance of including all relevant classes in the mnemonic is emphasized, with suggestions like "Oh Be A Fine Girl Kiss Me Right Now Sweetie." There is also a mention of additional classes such as W, L, T, and C, indicating the complexity of star classification. Overall, the thread seeks to clarify and enhance memory aids for astronomical classifications.
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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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oh be a fine girl kiss me now slap
 
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.
 
awesome.

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

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

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