F-type main-sequence star
| F-type main-sequence star | |
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The primary of the wide binary Tau Boötis is an F-type main-sequence star. | |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Class of moderately sized main sequence star. |
| Mass range | 1.12–1.6 M☉ |
| Temperature | 6050–7220 K |
| Average luminosity | 1.64–7.31 L☉ |
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| Q995268 | |
An F-type main-sequence star is a main-sequence, core-hydrogen-fusing star of spectral type F. The spectral luminosity class is V. They have from around 1.1 to 1.6 times the mass of the Sun and surface temperatures between about 6,000 and 7,200 K. This temperature range gives the F-type stars a whitish hue when observed through the atmosphere. Notable examples include Procyon A, Gamma Virginis A and B, and Tabby's Star.