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How the Earth would be affected if a very luminous star like R136a1 existed within 5-10 lightyears radius?
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∙ 12y ago
Not very much, 5 lightyears (even 2 lightyears) is quite a large distance away. There would be some minor differences in temperature and light, but nothing to get on your high horses about. The two biggest differences, however, would be the fact that constellations would be different, and it might have a cultural impact as well as modify our understanding of astronomy. A possible but rare scenario is that its gravity may cause more meteors than we have now (or other objects) to go towards the Earth. One last thought: I'm not entirely sure about this, but I'm willing to bet it could have affected the development of our solar system.
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Which star is more luminous R136a1 or VY Canis Majoris?
R136a1 is the most luminous at about 8,700,000 times more than the Sun. VY Canis Majoris is only 450,000 times more luminous than our Sun.
What is the most powerful star in the universe?
Depends on how you define power. If we take it as transferring energy then it will have to be the most luminous. So the most luminous star known in the Universe is R136a1
What body in space is the most luminous star?
The most luminous star in space is named R136a1 which is 160,000 light years away from space. It measures absolute bolometric magnitude of -12.6 , and an apparent visible magnitude of 12.84.
What do R136a1 and your sun have in common?
Both are stars. Other than that, not much: R136a1 is a Wolf-Rayet star, and is both the most massive and the most luminous star known, making it quite different to our Sun. Its large mass (and corresponding high energy output) also make it relatively short-lived.
Is R136a1 zeta tauri?
No. R136a1 is in the Tarantula Nebula, in the Large Magellanic Cloud, in the constellation Dorado
What would happen if the sun was replaced by R136a1?
R136a1's heat would probably vaporize all of the planets.
How hot is r136a1?
R136a1 is the most massive star known. It has a temperature of about 53,000oK. Our Sun for comparison has a paltry 6,000oK.
How large is R136a1?
R136a1 is the biggest star known to the mankind.It is 320 times bigger than our sun and is of blue colour.
What is the most deadliest star?
r136a1
What is bigger R136a1or VY Canis Majoris?
As far as mass goes, R136a1 beats out VY Canis Majoris by 253 solar masses (265 solar masses for R136a1 vs Canis Majoris' 30). However, VY Canis Majoris beats out R136a1 in radius by about 1,385 solar radii (Canis Majoris is 1,420 solar radii vs R136a1's ~35).
What is the new massive star?
It is called R136a1. It is in a star cluster in a nearby galaxy.
How hot is the center of r136a1?
The surface temperature is believed to be approximately 53,000 Kelvin.
