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Arcturus is a red supergiant with a radius 25 times larger than our Sun.
If our Sun was replaced by Arcturus it's outer edges would reach beyond Mars. See related link for a pictorial representation.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoArcturus is 36.7 light years from Earth. As a light year is a measurement of the distance travelled by light in one year, this distance directly translates to the time taken for light to reach us from Arcturus; slightly less than 37 years.
In other words, if you look toward Arcturus on your 37th birthday, the light that reaches your eye actually left Arcturus around the time that you were born. In astronomical terms, that's a short walk to the corner shop.
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How can see Arcturus in the night sky?
From the Northern Hemisphere, just follow the arc of the handle of the Big Dipper. (Arc to Arcturus)
Why vega brighter than arthuros?
It is not. Arcturus is brighter.It is not. Arcturus is brighter.It is not. Arcturus is brighter.It is not. Arcturus is brighter.
What is regalus blacks middle name?
Regulus Arcturus Black.Regulus Arcturus Black.Regulus Arcturus Black.Regulus Arcturus Black.
What class is Arcturus star in?
Arcturus is in class A.
Is Arcturus one of the planets?
No, Arcturus is a star.
Is Arcturus bigger than the sun?
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What two stars are pointed to by the three stars in the handle of the big dipper?
I don't know about pointing at two stars, but the last two stars in the big dipper's handle point to Arcturus, one of the brightest stars in the sky. Arcturus is in the constellation of Bootes, the Herdsman.
How hot is Arcturus?
The temperature of Arcturus is about 4,290 Kelvin
Which bright star can you find by following the handle of the big dipper all the way to constellation bootes?
Arcturus
What is arcturus in Hawaii?
Arcturus is the Zenith Star of the Hawaiian Islands
What constellation is Arcturus in?
The Arcturus Star is located in the constellation Bootes.
Is Arcturus a nebula?
No, Arcturus is a red giant star, not a nebula.
