In addition , although the term `` dwarf '' is used to contrast yellow main-sequence stars from giant stars , yellow dwarfs like the Sun outshine 90 % of the stars in the Galaxy ( which are largely orange dwarfs , red dwarfs , and white dwarfs , the latter being a post-main-sequence star ) .
Even though the name `` dwarf '' is used to compare yellow main sequence stars from giant stars , yellow dwarfs like the Sun are 90 % brighter than all of the stars in the Galaxy ( which are largely orange dwarfs , red dwarfs , and white dwarfs ) .