Published:
August 29, 2011
 Stellar classifications give a general idea of the star's temperature, age, and composition. However, astronomers have obtained sophisticated spectra of stars, which provide more detailed information about the individual objects. Astronomy: Roen Kelly
Trust classifications to give a general idea for what kind of star you are dealing with, but if you want accurate physical knowledge about the star, you'd have to look into data acquired via more sophisticated spectral studies.
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