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Betelgeuse ("Beetlejuice") is believed to be only a few million years old (~ 8.5 million) due to it's high mass.
It is also believed, that it may become a supernova within a time frame where it could be observed by human civilization.
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What is the age of the Star Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is estimated to be around 8 to 8.5 million years old.
Which is older Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Betelgeuse is probably older, but it's hard to give exact ages for stars. Both of them are only a few million years old, much younger than our 4 billion year old sun. See related questions for more details on the ages of those stars.
Is Betelgeuse or Rigel the oldest and which is predicted to die out first?
Betelgeuse is the older star of the two, estimated to be around 8-8.5 million years old compared to Rigel which is approximately 7-9 million years old. Betelgeuse is also predicted to die out first as it is a red supergiant in the late stages of its life, while Rigel is a younger, brighter blue supergiant.
Which star is brighter Aldebaran or Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is brighter.
Is Betelgeuse located in the little dipper?
No. Betelgeuse is in Orion.
What is the age of the Star Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is estimated to be around 8 to 8.5 million years old.
Which is older Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Betelgeuse is probably older, but it's hard to give exact ages for stars. Both of them are only a few million years old, much younger than our 4 billion year old sun. See related questions for more details on the ages of those stars.
Is Betelgeuse or Rigel the oldest and which is predicted to die out first?
Betelgeuse is the older star of the two, estimated to be around 8-8.5 million years old compared to Rigel which is approximately 7-9 million years old. Betelgeuse is also predicted to die out first as it is a red supergiant in the late stages of its life, while Rigel is a younger, brighter blue supergiant.
Do humans benefit from betelgeuse?
No. Betelgeuse does not affect us.
Is Betelgeuse a yellow star?
No, Betelgeuse is a red star.
Is betelgeuse Latin?
No, the name Betelgeuse comes from Arabic.
Which star is brighter Aldebaran or Betelgeuse?
Betelgeuse is brighter.
Is Betelgeuse located in the little dipper?
No. Betelgeuse is in Orion.
Is Betelgeuse a binary star?
No. Betelgeuse is a single star.
How does the Sun compare with Betelgeuse?
The Sun is a relatively small, stable star that is in the main sequence stage of its life, while Betelgeuse is a massive, red supergiant star that is near the end of its life cycle. Betelgeuse is significantly larger and brighter than the Sun, despite being located much farther away in space.
Is Betelgeuse a medium yellow star?
No, Betelgeuse is a red giant.
Is Betelgeuse in Orion?
Betelgeuse is the reddish star on the top of the constellation.
