GRADE 9 AND UP

Shining Light on the Stars: The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram

15 Minutes

Explore the H-R Diagram, from the history of its creation to the practical use it has for astronomers today. Take an in-depth look at the brightest stars we see from Earth, then fly-through space to the locations of the closest stars to the Sun – using the HR diagram along the way.

Produced by The Ritter Planetarium at The University of Toledo