Star
Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse is a red star in Orion, about 550 light years away. Its light left it around the year 1476.
| Constellation | Orion (Orion) |
|---|---|
| Brightness (mag) | 0.50 · Variable star, magnitude 0.0–1.6 |
| Distance | 550 light years |
| Spectral type | M1Ia |
| Colour | red |
| RA / Dec | 5.92 h / +7.4° |