The following list represents the possible colors of stars. Place the list of star colors in order from the highest energy star to the lowest energy star. For the purposes of this activity, consider all stars as being the same size.

Question

Blue
red
blue-white
yellow
white
orange
yellow-white

Answer 1

When considering star colors in terms of energy (or temperature), the order from highest energy (hottest) to lowest energy (coolest) is as follows:

1. Blue - Highest energy and temperature.
2. Blue-White
3. White
4. Yellow-White
5. Yellow
6. Orange
7. Red - Lowest energy and temperature.

So the ordered list from highest to lowest energy is:

1. Blue
2. Blue-White
3. White
4. Yellow-White
5. Yellow
6. Orange
7. Red