Betelgeuse
Star in Orion · 497.9 light-years
🔭 Explore Betelgeuse in the 3D map →| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Orion |
| Distance | 497.9 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 0.45 |
| Also known as | Spectral type M2Ib |
A colossal red supergiant marking Orion’s shoulder — so large it would engulf the inner planets. It is nearing the end of its life and will one day explode as a supernova.
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