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H-R Diagram for an exoplanet transit

Built for students learning it for a class or exam. See the concept move instead of memorizing formulas — and check your homework intuition. Simulate an exoplanet transit live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

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The H-R diagram plots stars by temperature and luminosity, revealing the main sequence (a diagonal band), red giants, supergiants, and white dwarfs. Your star (pink ring) sits on the main sequence where luminosity scales as T⁴.

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Spectral classG
Luminosity1.00 L☉
Temperature5,778 K

Governing equation

Reading this result: A cool orange K-type star: lower temperature places it low-right on the main sequence, dimmer and longer-lived than the Sun.

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Is this good for students?
Yes — this version of "H-R Diagram for an exoplanet transit" is framed for students learning it for a class or exam. See the concept move instead of memorizing formulas — and check your homework intuition.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.