M stars

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Term: M stars
Definition:

A cool, red star of spectral type M with a surface temperatures of less than 3600 K. The spectra of M stars are dominated by molecular bands, especially those of TiO. Naked-eye examples are Betelgeuse and Antares.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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