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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.
What is the parallax angle of rigel kentaurus?
It is 754.81 milliarcseconds. Also, the star is Rigil Kentaurus, not Rigel which is the name of another star.
Who discovered the star rigel?
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.
How many earth's could you fit inside Rigel?
In the star Rigel, 100,000,000 roughly.
Who named the star called Rigel?
The ancient Arabs.
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.
When was the star rigel first seen?
By very ancient people - and it was particularly important then because it was the Pole Star.
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.
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.
How long is Rigel's day?
Rigel is a star, not a planet, so it does not have a day.
Why is rigel the color white?
beacause rigel is a new born star!
Which star is brighter Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Rigel is brighter than Betelgeuse.
Is Betelgeuse hotter than Rigel?
No, Rigel is hotter. Rigel is a blue star with a temperature of about 11,000 K, and Betelgeuse is a red star with a temperature of about 3,500 K.
