Rigel is in the same galaxy as Earth is, which is the Milky Way.
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.
The brightest star in Orion is 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.
Rigel is a triple star system.
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 is the brightest star in the constellation Orion
Rigel B is also a blue-white star but, unlike Rigel A, it is a main sequence star.
The star Rigel can also be called β Orionis or Beta Orionis.
Rigel is a blue-white star, while Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star.
A group of star is called galaxy.
No. Proxima Centauri is the nearest star. Rigel is much further away.
Rigel by far.