The change in the colour of stars is linked to ........

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The change in the colour of stars is linked to

Variation in their surface temperature

Variation in their distance from the earth

Fluctuations in their composition and size

Irregular absorption or scattering in earth's atmosphere

Explanation:

The other major factor effecting a star's color is its temperature. As stars increase in heat, the overall radiated energy increases, and the peak of the curve moves to shorter wavelengths. In other words, as a star becomes hotter, the light it emits is pushed further and further towards the blue end of the spectrum.