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Chapter 18, Problem 25E
Use the data in Appendix J to plot an H−R diagram for the brightest stars. Use the data from Table 18.3 to show where the main sequence lies. Do 90% of the brightest stars lie on or near the main sequence? Explain why or why not.
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