Antares vs Betelgeuse
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| Property | Antares | Betelgeuse |
|---|---|---|
| Adlandırma | 21Alp Sco | 58Alp Ori |
| Takımyıldız | Scorpius | Orion |
| Spektral Sınıf | Class M — M-type (Red) | Class M — M-type (Red) |
| Görünür Parlaklık | +1.06 | +0.45 |
| Mutlak Parlaklık | -5.09 | -5.47 |
| Mesafe | 554 ly | 498 ly |
| Kütle | N/A | N/A |
| Yarıçap | N/A | N/A |
| Sıcaklık | N/A | N/A |
| Parlaklık | N/A | N/A |
Key Differences
- ◆ Both are famous red supergiants and iconic supernova candidates visible to the naked eye.
- ◆ Betelgeuse is significantly larger at ~887 R☉; Antares has a radius of ~680 R☉.
- ◆ Antares is in Scorpius and has long been compared to Mars due to its red colour; Betelgeuse marks Orion's shoulder.
- ◆ Antares is about 604 light-years away; Betelgeuse is approximately 700 light-years distant.
- ◆ Both show irregular variability and dramatic mass-loss through powerful stellar winds.