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Blue giant stars were not discovered by one person, as they have been observed and studied by astronomers over time. However, they were first classified and extensively studied by Annie Jump Cannon and Ejnar Hertzsprung in the early 20th century.

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What is the closest Blue Giant to your sun?

The closest known blue giant star to our Sun is Spica, which is located in the constellation Virgo and is approximately 250 light years away from us. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and is a binary system composed of two stars, with the primary star being a blue giant.


What planet is the lager blue giant?

The term "larger blue giant" typically refers to a type of star rather than a planet. Blue giants are massive, hot stars that are much larger than the Sun and burn their fuel quickly. If you're asking about a specific blue giant star, one of the most well-known examples is Rigel in the constellation Orion. In the context of planets, there isn't a "larger blue giant" as planets are significantly smaller and do not fit this classification.


How do scientists classify a star by size?

Scientists classify stars by size based on their mass. Stars can be categorized as dwarf stars (like our Sun), giant stars, or supergiant stars, with the size increasing as the mass of the star increases. The classification can also include specific categories such as red dwarfs, white dwarfs, or blue giants, depending on additional characteristics.


Can a humongous star like a blue giant destroy a black hole?

No, the black hole will swallow it because it's gravity is much stronger than the blue giant star.


What is the size of electra star?

I assume you mean 17 Tauri, one of the stars in the Pleaides cluster. The best information I can find is that it's about six times the radius of the Sun. Despite not being that much larger than the Sun, it's still a "giant" (not on the main sequence). Blue "dwarf" (main sequence) stars are actually not much smaller than the smallest blue "giant" stars, and the difference is determined spectroscopically rather than by size measurements.

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Why is the blue giant blue?

The blue giant is blue because of the temperature of the gases surrounding the star. These stars are extremely hot.


Is a blue star hotter than a red giant?

blue stars are hotter


Which is hotter red stars or whitish - blue stars?

White Dwarves and Blue giants are both hotter than Red giant stars.


Are blue stars more luminous?

Blue stars are more luminous than other main sequence stars but not necessarily brighter than giant and supergiant stars.


What color are blue giant stars?

usually blue, but some are purple-ish like.


Do blue stars and red giant stars have similar brightness values?

Blue stars are generally much brighter than red giant stars. Blue stars are very hot and luminous, emitting a larger amount of energy compared to red giants, which are cooler and typically less bright.


What is the name of the giant stars?

Giant stars are commonly referred to as "giant" stars because of their large size compared to main sequence stars like the Sun. These stars are in a later stage of their evolution and have expanded in size due to the depletion of their core's hydrogen fuel.


What is a blue giant made of?

A blue giant star is made of the same material as other stars. It is made of several types of gases that burn very hotly.


Why cant you see the blue giant and red giant star?

I can't understand this question. There are lots of these stars that are clearly visible. Some of the brightest stars in the sky are these types.


What is the closest Blue Giant to your sun?

The closest known blue giant star to our Sun is Spica, which is located in the constellation Virgo and is approximately 250 light years away from us. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and is a binary system composed of two stars, with the primary star being a blue giant.


How long does a blue giant live for?

All stars are different but a blue giant will only "live" for about a couple of million years. Our Sun will "live" for about 10 billion years.


How long does a blue giant live?

All stars are different but a blue giant will only "live" for about a couple of million years. Our Sun will "live" for about 10 billion years.