Sun and Betelgeuse, artwork
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Sun and Betelgeuse, artwork
Sun and Betelgeuse. Artwork comparing the sizes of the Sun (lower left inset, yellow) and the red supergiant star Betelgeuse. The surface of Betelgeuse is shown across bottom. For further comparison, the Earth is shown under a magnifying glass, to the left of the Sun in the inset at lower left. The Earth is around 12, 700 kilometres across, while the Sun is around 1.4 million kilometres across, 109 times the diameter of the Earth. Betelgeuse (some 643 light years distant in the constellation of Orion) varies in size and the size is difficult to measure precisely, but it has a diameter around 1180 times that of the Sun
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This artwork titled "Sun and Betelgeuse" offers a mesmerizing comparison of sizes between our beloved Sun and the awe-inspiring red supergiant star, Betelgeuse. The print showcases the intricate details of both celestial bodies, allowing us to marvel at their vastness. In the lower left inset, we see a magnified view of our Sun, depicted as a vibrant yellow sphere. Its immense size becomes evident as we observe its diameter measuring approximately 1.4 million kilometers – an astonishing 109 times larger than Earth's own diameter. To further emphasize this contrast, Earth is portrayed under a magnifying glass nearby, reminding us that it spans merely 12,700 kilometers across. Directing our attention to the bottom portion of the artwork, we are presented with an exquisite portrayal of Betelgeuse's surface. This colossal star resides some 643 light years away in the constellation Orion and boasts a staggering diameter around 1180 times greater than that of our Sun. Through this visually stunning representation created by Claus Lunau from Science Photo Library, we gain insight into the grandeur and diversity within our universe. It serves as a reminder that even though these celestial entities may seem distant and abstract to us here on Earth, they hold immeasurable significance in shaping our understanding of astrophysics and expanding human knowledge about stellar phenomena.
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