: a star having a very low surface temperature and a red color
Examples of red star in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebSo two blue stars close together might be resolvable in a telescope, while two red stars at the same separation won’t be.—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2024 Looming ominously in the sky is an enormous red star, prone to fiery outbursts and appearing several times bigger than the Sun.—Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 20 June 2024 Its red star, displayed on the front of the house, is reserved for homes built in the 18th century.—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2024 The larger but cooler red star feeds material to the smaller, hotter white dwarf and this transfer of energy builds up.—Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for red star
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