The name Rigel derives from the Arabic Rijl meaning left foot. Since Rigel represents Orion's left foot, the name seemed kind of obvious.
The name Rigel derives from the Arabic Rijl meaning left foot. Since Rigel represents Orion's left foot, the name seemed kind of obvious.
The name Rigel derives from the Arabic Rijl meaning left foot. Since Rigel represents Orion's left foot, the name seemed kind of obvious.
Rigel is pronounced as "RYE-jell".
Rigel
Rigel is a prominent blue supergiant star located in the constellation of Orion. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and plays a significant role in the constellation's depiction as Orion's foot. Rigel's name is derived from the Arabic word for "foot" or "leg."
Rigel A is a blue-white super-giant.
Rigel is not in the solar system.
Rigel is 260 +/-20 parsecs away.
Invaders from Rigel was created in 1960.
Rigel has a luminosity of 117,490 solar luminosities.
Rigel's Revenge happened in 1987.
Rigel's Revenge was created in 1987.