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Who discovered Rigel star?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 10/12/2022

Rigel is a binary star system. It was discovered by F.G.W. Struve in 1831. It is the third brightest star system in the night sky.

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Who discovered the star rigel?

The star Rigel was not discovered by a single individual as it has been visible in the night sky for thousands of years. Its brightness and prominence have made it well-known to ancient civilizations around the world.


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


Who discovered Rigel?

Rigel has been visible in the night sky for over 8 million years. It would have been seen by the first creatures who looked up into the night sky. So no one can be said to have discovered Rigel.


What color is rigel b?

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


What are the colors of Rigel and Betelgeuse?

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


Is Rigel your nearest star?

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


Which star out of barnard's star procyon alpha centauri and rigel have the greatest luminosity?

Rigel by far.


What is the size of star Rigel Centaurus?

Rigel is in the constellation Orion, not Centaurus. Please check your spelling and, if appropriate, resubmit.


Why is rigel the color white?

beacause rigel is a new born star!


How long is Rigel's day?

Rigel is a star, not a planet, so it does not have a day.