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No, Betelgeuse is about 640 light-years from earth, but some stars are many billions of light-years away.
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How is the sun compared to the star betelgeuse?
Size-wise, the Sun is to Betelgeuse as the Earth is to the Sun.
Which star is brighter Vega or Betelgeuse?
Brightnest is a factor of luminousity and distance as seen from Earth. (Apparent magnitude)Vega - 0.03.Betelgeuse: 0.42So Betelgeuse is brighter as viewed from Earth.
Is Betelgeuse the closest star to earth?
No. The sun is the closest star. The next closest star is Proxima Centauri
Is Betelgeuse a binary star?
No. Betelgeuse is a single star.
Is the sun is the farthest star from earth?
No. The sun is the closest star.
How is the sun compared to the star betelgeuse?
Size-wise, the Sun is to Betelgeuse as the Earth is to the Sun.
How long does it take for the light generated by the star Betelgeuse to reach Earth?
The light takes about 640 years to reach Earth, as Betelgeuse (a red supergiant star) is about 640 light years from Earth.
Which star is brighter Vega or Betelgeuse?
Brightnest is a factor of luminousity and distance as seen from Earth. (Apparent magnitude)Vega - 0.03.Betelgeuse: 0.42So Betelgeuse is brighter as viewed from Earth.
Is Betelgeuse the closest star to earth?
No. The sun is the closest star. The next closest star is Proxima Centauri
Is Betelgeuse a yellow star?
No, Betelgeuse is a red star.
Is Betelgeuse a binary star?
No. Betelgeuse is a single star.
Is a betelgeuse star a super giant star?
The star Betelgeuse is a supergiant.
Is the sun is the farthest star from earth?
No. The sun is the closest star.
Why does Rigel star shine as brightly as Betelgeuse star?
It shines as brightly because of the distance it has from earth and it has to do with how old the star is.
Why does a star such as Betelgeuse which is located far from earth have much greater absolute magnitude than apparent magnitude?
well my reason is that the betelgeuse must be very large , because they said that the betelgeuse is located far from earth .
Why does a star such as betelgeuse which is located far from earth have a much greater absolute magnitude than apparent magnitude?
well my reason is that the betelgeuse must be very large , because they said that the betelgeuse is located far from earth .
Is there a star called betelgeuse?
Yes, there is a star named Betelgeuse. Betelgeuse is a red star located on the constellation of Orion.
