The Largest Stars in the Universe: Exploring the Massive Giants

TLDRJoin us on a space tour to explore the largest stars in the Milky Way and beyond. From the Sun to UY Scuti, these massive giants will leave you awestruck.

Key insights

🌟The Sun, our very own star, is the largest object in our solar system.

🔴Antares, a red supergiant star, is estimated to be around 700 times the Sun's diameter.

🐞Betelgeuse, a red supergiant in the Orion constellation, is roughly 950 times larger than the Sun.

👑VY Canis Majoris, located in the Cepheus constellation, is approximately 1,050 times larger than the Sun.

🌠UY Scuti, the largest star in the Milky Way and one of the largest in the observed universe, is about 1,700 times larger than the Sun.

Q&A

Which star is the largest in the universe?

UY Scuti is the largest star in the Milky Way galaxy and one of the largest in the observed universe.

How big is UY Scuti compared to our Sun?

UY Scuti is approximately 1,700 times larger than our Sun.

What is the red supergiant star in the Orion constellation?

Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star in the Orion constellation, roughly 950 times larger than the Sun.

Where is VY Canis Majoris located?

VY Canis Majoris is located in the Cepheus constellation and is approximately 1,050 times larger than the Sun.

How large is Antares compared to the Sun?

Antares, a red supergiant star, is estimated to be around 700 times the diameter of the Sun.

Timestamped Summary

00:04Introduction to the topic of the largest stars in the universe.

00:49The Sun, our very own star, is the largest object in our solar system.

01:17Antares, a red supergiant star, is estimated to be around 700 times the Sun's diameter.

01:58Betelgeuse, a red supergiant in the Orion constellation, is roughly 950 times larger than the Sun.

02:23VY Canis Majoris, located in the Cepheus constellation, is approximately 1,050 times larger than the Sun.

02:54Introduction to the star named KW Sagittarii in the Cygnus constellation.

03:15V354 Cephei, located in the Milky Way galaxy, is around 1,520 times larger than the Sun.

03:33RWCephei, also located in the Cepheus constellation, is about 1-2 times larger than the Sun.