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What is the size of pollux?

Pollux is a red giant star and is estimated to be around 8.8 times the size of our Sun. Its radius is approximately 72 million kilometers.


Is pollux considered a supergiant star?

Pollux, also known as Beta Geminorum, is classified as a giant star rather than a supergiant. It is approximately 1.5 times the mass of the Sun and is in the later stages of its stellar evolution, having expanded and brightened. While it is one of the brighter stars in the constellation Gemini, it does not meet the criteria to be classified as a supergiant, which typically involves being significantly larger and more luminous than giant stars.


How are betelgeuse and pollux stars alike?

Both Betelgeuse and Pollux are close to the end of their life. Both of the stars are large and cold in surface temperature. One difference is that Betelgeuse is a red supergiant, and Pollux is an orange giant.


Which is larger in size polaris or pollux?

Its apparent magnitude is about 2, but it's slightly variable. Usually it's given as 1.97v (where v means variable).


Why is the Deneb star much brighter than the Pollux star?

Deneb is significantly brighter than Pollux primarily due to its intrinsic luminosity and distance from Earth. Deneb is a massive supergiant star, which means it emits much more light than Pollux, a giant star. Additionally, Deneb is located about 1,425 light-years away, while Pollux is only about 34 light-years away; however, Deneb's greater luminosity compensates for its distance, making it appear much brighter in the night sky.

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What is the size pollux?

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What is the size of pollux?

Pollux is a red giant star and is estimated to be around 8.8 times the size of our Sun. Its radius is approximately 72 million kilometers.


Is pollux considered a supergiant star?

Pollux, also known as Beta Geminorum, is classified as a giant star rather than a supergiant. It is approximately 1.5 times the mass of the Sun and is in the later stages of its stellar evolution, having expanded and brightened. While it is one of the brighter stars in the constellation Gemini, it does not meet the criteria to be classified as a supergiant, which typically involves being significantly larger and more luminous than giant stars.


How are betelgeuse and pollux stars alike?

Both Betelgeuse and Pollux are close to the end of their life. Both of the stars are large and cold in surface temperature. One difference is that Betelgeuse is a red supergiant, and Pollux is an orange giant.


Which is larger in size polaris or pollux?

Its apparent magnitude is about 2, but it's slightly variable. Usually it's given as 1.97v (where v means variable).


Why is the Deneb star much brighter than the Pollux star?

Deneb is significantly brighter than Pollux primarily due to its intrinsic luminosity and distance from Earth. Deneb is a massive supergiant star, which means it emits much more light than Pollux, a giant star. Additionally, Deneb is located about 1,425 light-years away, while Pollux is only about 34 light-years away; however, Deneb's greater luminosity compensates for its distance, making it appear much brighter in the night sky.


Who is Pollux?

Pollux is a Greek God but he does not rule over anything.


What galaxy is Pollux in?

The Pollux Star is located in the Beta Geminorum


When was Pollux Gamelabs created?

Pollux Gamelabs was created in 2005.


When was Pollux b created?

Pollux b was created in 2006.


When was Hellinsia pollux created?

Hellinsia pollux was created in 1921.


Who is the brother of pollux in greek mythology?

Castor is brother of Polydeuces (Pollux)