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Yellow Giant

An intermediate giant of spectral class G or F.

A giant star with surface temperature near 5,000–6,000 K, often passing through the instability strip and pulsating as a Cepheid variable.

Overview

A giant star with surface temperature near 5,000–6,000 K, often passing through the instability strip and pulsating as a Cepheid variable.

See also

S-type Star

A giant star intermediate between M and carbon stars.

Class O Star

Stellar spectral classification or evolved-star type defined by temperature, composition, and luminosity.

Class B Star

Stellar spectral classification or evolved-star type defined by temperature, composition, and luminosity.

Class A Star

Stellar spectral classification or evolved-star type defined by temperature, composition, and luminosity.

Class F Star

Stellar spectral classification or evolved-star type defined by temperature, composition, and luminosity.

Class G Star

Stellar spectral classification or evolved-star type defined by temperature, composition, and luminosity.

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