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Betelgeuse ("Beetlejuice") is believed to be only a few million years old (~ 8.5 million) due to it's high mass.
It is also believed, that it may become a supernova within a time frame where it could be observed by human civilization.
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What is the age of the Star Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is estimated to be around 8 to 8.5 million years old.
Which is older Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Betelgeuse is probably older, but it's hard to give exact ages for stars. Both of them are only a few million years old, much younger than our 4 billion year old sun. See related questions for more details on the ages of those stars.
Is Betelgeuse or Rigel the oldest and which is predicted to die out first?
Both Betelgeuse and Rigel are listed as being only 10 million yeas old, compared to the sun's 4.5 billion. Both are also expected to supernova soon, though Betelgeuse is expected to go out sooner, as it's been anticipated since 2011.
Is Betelgeuse located in the little dipper?
No. Betelgeuse is in Orion.
Which star is brighter Aldebaran or Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is brighter.
What is the age of the Star Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is estimated to be around 8 to 8.5 million years old.
Which is older Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Betelgeuse is probably older, but it's hard to give exact ages for stars. Both of them are only a few million years old, much younger than our 4 billion year old sun. See related questions for more details on the ages of those stars.
Is betelgeuse Latin?
No, the name Betelgeuse comes from Arabic.
Do humans benefit from betelgeuse?
No. Betelgeuse does not affect us.
Is Betelgeuse a yellow star?
No, Betelgeuse is a red star.
Is Betelgeuse located in the little dipper?
No. Betelgeuse is in Orion.
Which star is brighter Aldebaran or Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is brighter.
Is Betelgeuse a binary star?
No. Betelgeuse is a single star.
Is Betelgeuse or Rigel the oldest and which is predicted to die out first?
Both Betelgeuse and Rigel are listed as being only 10 million yeas old, compared to the sun's 4.5 billion. Both are also expected to supernova soon, though Betelgeuse is expected to go out sooner, as it's been anticipated since 2011.
How does the Sun compare with Betelgeuse?
The Sun is a yellow dwarf - Betelgeuse is a red supergiantThe Sun has a spectral type of G2V, Betelgeuse is M2Betelgeuse is about 1,000 times larger than our Sun.Betelgeuse will explode as a supernova our Sun won't.Our Sun has a temperature of about 5,700 Kelvin, Betelgeuse is 3,500 K.Betelgeuse is only a few million years old, the Sun is 4.5 billion years old.
Is Betelgeuse a medium yellow star?
No, Betelgeuse is a red giant.
Is Betelgeuse in Orion?
Betelgeuse is the reddish star on the top of the constellation.
