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Rigel is in the same galaxy as Earth is, which is the Milky Way.

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What is the closest galaxy to Rigel star?

The closest galaxy to the star Rigel is the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). Located approximately 2.537 million light-years away from Earth, Andromeda is the nearest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way. Rigel, a blue supergiant star in the constellation Orion, is part of our Milky Way galaxy, making Andromeda the closest significant galaxy in the broader cosmic neighborhood.


Temperature of Rigel?

There is more than one star in the Rigel "system". The main star, in terms of brightness, is Rigel A. That has a surface temperature of about 12,000 degrees Celsius.


Which is the brightest star in Orion?

The brightest star in Orion is Rigel.


Who named the star called Rigel?

The star Rigel was named by the Arabic astronomers. Rigel is derived from the Arabic word "rijl" which means "foot," as it represents the foot of the Orion constellation.


Is rigel a triple star binary star or single star?

Rigel is a triple star system.


What constellation is the star Rigel in?

The Rigel star is a star in the Orion constellation. Rigel is the brightest star in the Orion constellation, and it is the seventh brightest star seen in the night's sky.


Rigel star belongs to what constellatuon?

Rigel is the brightest star in the constellation Orion


What color is rigel b?

Rigel B is also a blue-white star but, unlike Rigel A, it is a main sequence star.


What is the scientific name for Rigel?

The star Rigel can also be called β Orionis or Beta Orionis.


What are the colors of Rigel and Betelgeuse?

Rigel is a blue-white star, while Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star.


What is galaxy's?

A group of star is called galaxy.


Is Rigel your nearest star?

No. Proxima Centauri is the nearest star. Rigel is much further away.