How is the correct pronunciation of "betelgeuse" and what does "betelgeuse" mean?
betelgeuse
noun
How to pronounce betelgeuse?
The word betelgeuse sounds like be-tel-geuse
/'bitəl,dʒuz/
What is the definition of betelgeuse?
nounthe second brightest star in Orion
What is the meaning of betelgeuse?
- Betelgeuse is a noun.
- It refers to the bright red star in the constellation of Orion.
How do you pronounce betelgeuse?
- Betelgeuse is pronounced as 'BEET-ul-joos'.
What is the origin of the word betelgeuse?
- The word betelgeuse is derived from the Arabic phrase 'yad al-jawzā', which means 'hand of the central one'.
What is the scientific name of betelgeuse?
- The scientific name of betelgeuse is Alpha Orionis.
How far is betelgeuse from Earth?
- Betelgeuse is located approximately 642.5 light-years away from Earth.
What is the temperature of betelgeuse?
- The surface temperature of betelgeuse is around 3,500 Kelvin.
- This makes it one of the coolest known supergiants.
What is the size of betelgeuse?
- Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star with a diameter of about 1,000 times that of the Sun.
Is betelgeuse visible to the naked eye?
- Yes, betelgeuse is one of the brightest and most easily recognizable stars in the night sky.
- It is visible to the naked eye from Earth.
Is betelgeuse a variable star?
- Yes, betelgeuse is classified as a semi-regular variable star.
- Its brightness varies over a period of about 400 to 430 days.
Is betelgeuse part of a constellation?
- Yes, betelgeuse is part of the constellation of Orion.
- It is the upper left shoulder of the mythical hunter.
