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Yes, It is is the largest star discovered to date, the fact that we can see it is why we know about it.
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How far away is vy canis majoris?
VY Canis Majoris is about 4,900 light years from earth.
When will canis majoris go supernova?
It is difficult to predict exactly when Canis Majoris, or Betelgeuse, will go supernova. It is expected to happen within the next 100,000 years, but could occur sooner or later. When it does happen, it is likely to be a spectacular event visible from Earth.
Can the VY Canis Majoris be seen from earth by the naked eye?
VY Canis Majoris cannot be seen from Earth with the naked eye. It is a red supergiant star located about 3,900 light-years away in the constellation Canis Major, and its apparent magnitude is around 8.9, which is too dim for unaided vision. Only through telescopes can it be observed, typically as a faint point of light.
Where in the constellation Canis Major is VY Canis Majoris?
VY Canis Majoris is kinda beside Wezen(Delta Canis Majoris.) Find where it says VY
Is canis major the same star as canis majoris?
Canis Major is a constilation. Cy canis majoris is a star.
What is the biggest star named in space?
VY Canis Majoris (Not Canis Majoris)
What is the magnitude of VY Canis Majoris?
VY Canis Majoris has an absolute magnitude of -9.4.
How long is a day on VY Canis Majoris?
A day on VY Canis Majoris is estimated to be around 1.5 Earth years due to its slow rotation.
Is there something bigger than vy canis majoris?
As of today (2009) there is no star larger than VY Canis Majoris - a galaxy is larger than VY Canis Majoris though.
What constellation is VY Canis Majoris in?
Canis Major
Is kolob bigger than vy canis majoris?
Scientists say that VY Canis Majoris is the biggest star we know so basically VY Canis Majoris is bigger than Kolob.
What is bigger R136a1or VY Canis Majoris?
As far as mass goes, R136a1 beats out VY Canis Majoris by 253 solar masses (265 solar masses for R136a1 vs Canis Majoris' 30). However, VY Canis Majoris beats out R136a1 in radius by about 1,385 solar radii (Canis Majoris is 1,420 solar radii vs R136a1's ~35).
