Betelgeuse

58Alp Ori

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Deep red in colour, Betelgeuse registers a B–V index of 1.5, one of the reddest values among the bright stars and the visual signature of its M-type classification. It is Alpha Orionis, the star marking Orion's shoulder, and glows at apparent magnitude 0.45 from a distance of some 498 light-years. An absolute magnitude of −5.47 reveals an intrinsic luminosity vastly exceeding the Sun's, which is why the star stays conspicuous across such a span of space. Sitting almost on the celestial equator at declination +7°, Betelgeuse is visible worldwide and, with blue-white Rigel opposite, gives Orion its distinctive colour contrast of a fiery shoulder set against a brilliant foot.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf M Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,500

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +0.45
Mutlak Parlaklık -5,47
Mesafe 498 ly
Takımyıldız Orion

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 5h 55,17m
Dik Açı 7° 24,42′

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of star is Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Betelgeuse from Earth?
Betelgeuse is approximately 498.0 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Betelgeuse with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 0.45, Betelgeuse is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Betelgeuse in?
Betelgeuse is located in the constellation Orion.