Menkent vs Rigel
| Property | Menkent | Rigel |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | 5The Cen | 19Bet Ori |
| Constellation | Centaurus | Orion |
| Spectral Class | Class K — K-type (Orange) | Class B — B-type (Blue-White) |
| Apparent Magnitude | +2.06 | +0.18 |
| Absolute Magnitude | 0.78 | -6.93 |
| Distance | 58.8 ly | 863 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |