Betelgeuse vs Rigel (How Are They Different?)

Betelgeuse and Rigel are two of the brightest stars in the night sky and the most luminous celestial bodies in the constellation Orion. Still, there are key differences; Betelgeuse is a red supergiant, and Rigel is a blue-white supergiant. Betelgeuse is physically larger, but Rigel is more massive and hotter. Continue reading to explore the … Read more