Multiple Choice
On an H-R diagram of a cluster of stars, which characteristic of the diagram do astronomers use as a good indicator of the cluster's age?
A) the number of M stars on the main sequence
B) the lowest luminosity star that is visible in the cluster
C) the point on the main sequence where stars begin to "turn off" -- to move toward the red giant region
D) how high up on the main sequence M type stars are found
E) the coolest surface temperature for a star that they can measure
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