Hayashi track
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| definition | The path on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram that is followed by a fully convective pre-main sequence star to reach the zero-age main sequence. Hayashi tracks for low-mass stars are near vertical. At higher masses, stars become increasingly radiative as they contract and the Hayashi tracks are almost horizontal. | ||||||
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| contributor | AAS_Frey.Katie original | ||||||