Use a star chart to get the star's name and look it up in a stellar atlas. This way, their colors will be easier to see. From the developed picture, determine the star types. Mission 4 Investigating Types of Stars Mission Briefing. To help us decide which types of stars to search first for planets that could have life, we would like you to conduct experiments to determine some of the ways that stars are different.
Earth orbits a yellow star.
Place one end of the ruler or measuring stick at the base of the socket. Place the radiometer at the other end so it is 30 cm from the light bulb. Stop the radiometer's vanes. Wait 30 seconds. Looking from the top, follow one blade around with your finger.