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Betelgeuse
M2IabVariable StarAlpha Orionis · Orion
Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star in the constellation Orion, one of the largest and most luminous stars visible to the naked eye. It is a semi-regular variable star whose apparent magnitude varies between 0.0 and 1.3. At some point in the relatively near future (in astronomical terms), Betelgeuse is expected to explode as a supernova.
Common NameBetelgeuse
Bayer DesignationAlpha Orionis
HIP Catalog IDHIP 27989
ConstellationOrion
Right Ascension5h 55m 10.2s
Declination+7° 24' 26"
Distance700 ly
Apparent Magnitude+0.42
Absolute Magnitude-5.85
Surface Temperature3,500 K
Mass16.50 M☉
Radius887.00 R☉
Luminosity126.0k L☉
Color Index (B-V)1.85
Spectral ClassM2Iab
Variable StarYes