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What are 3 facts about Betelgeuse?

Updated: 9/21/2023
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  1. It is a red supergiant.
  2. It will explode as a supernova
  3. It might have already done so, as it is 640 light years from us.
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How many syllables does Betelgeuse have?

The word "Betelgeuse" has 3 syllables in it Be-tel-geuse.


What are facts about Betelgeuse?

Betelgeuse is the eighth brightest star in the night sky and the second brightest star in the constellation of Orin. It is classified as a Red Giant. Astronomers believe that Betelgeuse is only 10 million years old, but has evolved rapidly due to its high mass. Betelgeuse is made from: Helium, Carbon, and Oxygen. Astronomers don't know when but they are sure that Betelgeuse will explode and become a SuperNova. Betelgeuse is 700 million miles in diameter and the surface temperature is 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Its luminosity is about 10,000 times the Sun and it's the first star to be directly imaged by a telescope. Finally Betelgeuse is visible in winter skies from the Northern Hemisphere in the constellation Orion. Hope that Helped You :)


What star is bigger betelgeuse or aldebaran?

betelgeuse


Do humans benefit from betelgeuse?

No. Betelgeuse does not affect us.


Is Betelgeuse a binary star?

No. Betelgeuse is a single star.


Is Betelgeuse a yellow star?

No, Betelgeuse is a red star.


Is Betelgeuse a dwarf planet?

Betelgeuse is a supergiant star.


Is betelgeuse Latin?

No, the name Betelgeuse comes from Arabic.


Is Betelgeuse a quasar?

No, Betelgeuse is a red giant star.


Is Betelgeuse located in the little dipper?

No. Betelgeuse is in Orion.


Which star is brighter Aldebaran or Betelgeuse?

Betelgeuse is brighter.


Is there a star called betelgeuse?

Yes, there is a star named Betelgeuse. Betelgeuse is a red star located on the constellation of Orion.