What will a forming star look like in HR diagram?
Temperature changes relatively simple
Starts out large and relatively cool�� Must be on red side of diagram
It heats up as it contracts���� Must towards the blue
Luminosity more complicated because it depends on T and R
Not much energy to start with�� Luminosity must start out low
Collapse releases grav. energy�� Luminosity will rise
Fusion begins, releases more energy�� Luminosity at a peak
Collapse slows, only have fusion now�� Luminosity declines
Finally stabilizes on the main sequence