| M-Type | |
|---|---|
 | |
|
Distribution |
76.02% |
|
Radius |
≤ 0.7 R |
|
Mass |
≤ 0.45 M |
|
Temperature |
≤ 3,500 K |
|
Luminousity |
≤ 0.08 L |
|
Conventional Colour |
Red |
|
Apparent Colour |
Orange - Red |
M-type main sequence stars the most common type of star in the universe, making up 76.02% of the stellar population. They are characterised by their low mass, low luminousity and red colour..