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What is bigger R136a1or VY Canis Majoris?
As far as mass goes, R136a1 beats out VY Canis Majoris by 253 solar masses (265 solar masses for R136a1 vs Canis Majoris' 30). However, VY Canis Majoris beats out R136a1 in radius by about 1,385 solar radii (Canis Majoris is 1,420 solar radii vs R136a1's ~35).
Which star is more powerful R136a1 or VY Canis Majoris?
R136a1 is the brightest known star. VY Canis Majoris. Its bolometric luminosity is estimated at 8.7 million times that of our Sun. VY Canis Majoris has a bolometric luminosity estimated at 450,000 that of the Sun, which is still very powerful. Bolometric luminosity refers to the entire radiation emitted at all wavelengths (not only visible light), so it is a measure of the power emitted by the star.
Which star is more luminous R136a1 or VY Canis Majoris?
R136a1 is the most luminous at about 8,700,000 times more than the Sun. VY Canis Majoris is only 450,000 times more luminous than our Sun.
What is the largest star ever discovered in space?
The star R136a1 by mass and luminosity. The star VY Canis Majoris by radius and volume.
What is the new discovered biggest star?
r136a1 is the newly discovered most massive (Mass) star. VY Canis Majoris is still the biggest star (Radius)
Where in the constellation Canis Major is VY Canis Majoris?
VY Canis Majoris is kinda beside Wezen(Delta Canis Majoris.) Find where it says VY
Is canis major the same star as canis majoris?
Canis Major is a constilation. Cy canis majoris is a star.
What is a star larger than the sun?
there are many stars larger than the sun. for ex. vy canis majoris, the largest star known, rigel, sirius, r136a1 etc.
When will canis majoris go supernova?
It is difficult to predict exactly when Canis Majoris, or Betelgeuse, will go supernova. It is expected to happen within the next 100,000 years, but could occur sooner or later. When it does happen, it is likely to be a spectacular event visible from Earth.
What is the biggest star named in space?
VY Canis Majoris (Not Canis Majoris)
What is the magnitude of VY Canis Majoris?
VY Canis Majoris has an absolute magnitude of -9.4.
Is there something bigger than vy canis majoris?
As of today (2009) there is no star larger than VY Canis Majoris - a galaxy is larger than VY Canis Majoris though.
