1. The document discusses how the brightness of stars is affected by their temperature, size, and distance from Earth. Hotter, larger, and closer stars appear brighter, while cooler, smaller, and more distant stars appear dimmer. 2. The color of a star is related to its temperature - hotter stars emit more short-wavelength blue and ultraviolet light, while cooler stars emit more long-wavelength red and infrared light. 3. By analyzing the spectral lines of starlight, astronomers can determine the chemical composition of stars and what elements are present. Different elements produce distinctive patterns of lines in the star's spectrum.