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Why does Rigel shine as bright as Betelgeuse even though Rigel is much smaller than Betelgeuse?
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Why does rigel shine as brightly as betelgeuse even though rigel is much smaller than betelgeuse?
Simply because Rigel is hotter.
Why does Rigel shine as brightly as Betelgeuse even though Rigel is much smaller?
It's hotter
Why does Rigel shine just as brightly as Betelgeuse?
Even though Betelgeuse is much larger, Rigel is brighter due to its much higher temperature. Rigel is about 11,000 K and Betelgeuse is only about 3,500 K.
What are the colors of Rigel and Betelgeuse?
Rigel is blue and Betelgeuse is red.
Which star is brighter Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Rigel is brighter than Betelgeuse.
Why does rigel shine as brightly as betelgeuse even though rigel is much smaller than betelgeuse?
Simply because Rigel is hotter.
Why does Rigel shine as brightly as Betelgeuse even though Rigel is much smaller?
It's hotter
Why does Rigel shine just as brightly as Betelgeuse?
Even though Betelgeuse is much larger, Rigel is brighter due to its much higher temperature. Rigel is about 11,000 K and Betelgeuse is only about 3,500 K.
What are the colors of Rigel and Betelgeuse?
Rigel is blue and Betelgeuse is red.
Which is larger Rigel or Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is much larger than Rigel.
Which star is brighter Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Rigel is brighter than Betelgeuse.
How big is Betelgeuse compared to Rigel?
Betelgeuse is much larger than Rigel. Betelgeuse has a radius about 15 times the radius of Rigel, and a volume of about 3500 times Rigel.
Which is brighter Rigel or Betelgeuse?
Rigel is brighter.
Which was discovered first Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Betelgeuse and Rigel are both in the top 10 brightest stars in the sky. They have been seen bright in the sky even since cavemen looked up. So, they were discovered about the same time.
What is the alpha star of orion the hunter?
It is Betelgeuse, though Rigel is the brightest star in the constellation.
Does Orion have any prominent stars?
Orion is the most prominent constellation in the sky, so it has lots of prominent stars. Two in particular stand out. They are Rigel and Betelgeuse. Rigel is a very bright star in the bottom right corner, the brightest star in Orion. In the top left is Betelgeuse, also very bright but noticeably different in colour to Rigel, as it is a red giant star.
Is Betelgeuse hotter than Rigel?
No, Rigel is hotter. Rigel is a blue star with a temperature of about 11,000 K, and Betelgeuse is a red star with a temperature of about 3,500 K.
