Wide-field view of the region of the sky where Betelgeuse is located

This image shows the location of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse in the constellation of Orion (the Hunter). Betelgeuse can be seen quite easily without the need for a telescope as the right shoulder of Orion, as highlighted in this diagram.

Credit:

ESO/N. Risinger (skysurvey.org)

About the Image

Id:eso2109g
Type:Chart
Release date:16 June 2021, 17:00
Related releases:eso2109
Size:5000 x 2500 px

About the Object

Name:Betelgeuse
Type:Milky Way : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Red Supergiant
Category:Stars

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