Stellar Spectra Started with the Amount of Hydrogen Found in the Star's

question 38

Short Answer

Stellar spectra started with the amount of hydrogen found in the star's spectrum and started with the letters A through Q.  What are the current letters used to classify stellar spectra?

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Definitions:

Equity Method

A financial accounting technique where an investment's value in the investor's books is influenced by the investee's profitability and other changes in their equity.

Redemption Premium

Additional amount above the par value paid to bondholders when a bond is redeemed before its maturity date.

Preference Shares

Shares that give holders preferential treatment over common stock in dividend payments and upon liquidation, but usually do not have voting rights.

Cumulative Dividends

Dividend payments that must be paid out to preferred shareholders before any dividends can be issued to common shareholders.