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Rigel is a star, not a planet. It is not certain who actually named it. Many cultures have other names for it.

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How long is Rigel's day?

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


Is rigel a dwarf planet or a supergiant?

it is a dwarf planet the size of a supergiant.


Who named the star called Rigel?

The star Rigel was named by the Arabic astronomers. Rigel is derived from the Arabic word "rijl" which means "foot," as it represents the foot of the Orion constellation.


Does any planet orbit a star named Rigel?

No, there are no known planets that orbit the star Rigel. Rigel is a blue supergiant star located in the constellation of Orion, approximately 860 light-years away from Earth. It is not known to have any confirmed exoplanets orbiting it.


Aliens Kang and kodos are from what planet?

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What is the name of the person who named Vega and Rigel?

The person who named Vega and Rigel was the famous Persian astronomer Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi. Vega and Rigel are among the many stars he named in his "Book of Fixed Stars" in the 10th century.


Will it be possible for a planet orbitng rigel to have life?

It is unlikely that a planet orbiting Rigel, a massive and bright star, could support life as we know it. Rigel's high energy output and short lifespan would likely make it challenging for a planet orbiting it to have stable conditions for life to thrive.


Who named the stars Vega and Rigel?

Vega and Rigel were named by Arabic astronomers. Vega comes from the Arabic name "waqi" meaning "falling" or "landing place." Rigel is derived from "rijl al-jawzā" which means "the foot of the central one" in Arabic.


Is Rigel the hottest star?

Rigel is hot by "normal" stars but it is not the hottest, this distinction goes to a star named Cygnus OB2-12. See related questions.


Are there any aliens on Rigel?

There is currently no scientific evidence to suggest the existence of aliens on Rigel or any other star system. The search for extraterrestrial life continues to be a topic of interest for astronomers and scientists.


Is Uranium named after a planet?

No, Uranium is not named after a planet. It is named after the planet Uranus, which in turn is named after the ancient Greek god of the sky.


Who named planet Venus?

The ancient Roman people named the planet Venus. The planet was named after the goddess of the same name.