The Stars of the Universe: A Closer Look at Vega and Beyond
In the vast cosmos, Vega is not considered a giant among stars. It is merely 15 times larger than our Sun in volume. With a scorching temperature of 11,200 degrees Celsius, Vega shines with the brightness of 50 Suns.
However, there are even larger stars in the universe. For instance, Betelgeuse radiates with the power of 2,800 Suns, while Rigel outshines it even more, comparable to 16,000 Suns like ours.
Yet, the title of the brightest star currently belongs to one of the stars in the constellation Piscis Austrinus, located in the Southern Hemisphere. This star shines with the intensity of 400,000 Suns. Unfortunately, it is so far away that even with a good pair of binoculars, spotting this champion of brightness is impossible.