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An excellent question, but not one that can be answered. Since Rigel (the white star in the "knee" of Orion) is a blue supergiant of about 17 solar masses, it will explode in a supernova when it dies. In fact, since Rigel is about 800 light-years away, it may already have done so, and the light could be on its way here even now.
The bigger the star, the shorter the life-span. We know that Rigel will die before our own Sun does, but that doesn't narrow it down by much.
What else can I help you with?
What is temperature of rigel and sun?
Rigel: 12100 K.Sun: 5778 K.
What are the colors of Rigel and Betelgeuse?
Rigel is a blue-white star, while Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star.
Which star is brighter Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Rigel is brighter than Betelgeuse. Rigel is a blue supergiant star and one of the brightest stars in the night sky, while Betelgeuse is a red supergiant and although it is one of the largest stars known, it is not as bright as Rigel.
How big is Betelgeuse compared to Rigel?
Betelgeuse is larger in size than Rigel. Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star with a diameter about 800 times that of the Sun, while Rigel is a blue supergiant star with a diameter about 70 times that of the Sun.
How many light years is rigel?
Rigel is 860 +/- 80 ly away.
When did Henri-Joseph Rigel die?
Henri-Joseph Rigel died in 1799.
How did eir die in lunia?
When eir and the others were at rigel she basicly sacrificed herself to kill rigel and to help her friends.
How do you pronounce rigel?
Rigel is pronounced as "RYE-jell".
Which is the hottest is it the sun or the betelgeuseor the rigel or the arcturus?
Rigel
How big is Rigel to your solar system?
Rigel is not in the solar system.
When was Invaders from Rigel created?
Invaders from Rigel was created in 1960.
When did Rescue at Rigel happen?
Rescue at Rigel happened in 1980.
When was Rescue at Rigel created?
Rescue at Rigel was created in 1980.
What is luminosity of the Rigel?
Rigel has a luminosity of 117,490 solar luminosities.
When did Rigel's Revenge happen?
Rigel's Revenge happened in 1987.
When was Rigel's Revenge created?
Rigel's Revenge was created in 1987.
What is the classification of rigel?
Rigel A is a blue-white super-giant.
