Stars in the Constellation Orion

Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star in the constellation Orion. It is famous for being one of the largest known stars, with a maximum size of 764 Solar Radii. It is the second brightest star in Orion, however its brightness fluctuates over time. In 2019, Betelgeuse experienced a Great Dimming event similar to other stars. Betelgeuse is arguably the largest… Continue reading Betelgeuse

Rigel

Rigel is the brightest star in the constellation Orion. it is a blue supergiant star with several dimmer companions. Rigel is sometimes called Algebar or Elgebar in older astronomical sources. Rigel is the seventh brightest star in the night sky and is occasionally outshone by the second brightest star in Orion, Betelgeuse. Like other supergiant stars, Rigel will probably explode… Continue reading Rigel