Originally posted by jpzk Yes I have heard of that star but had no idea where it was in the sky !
Now ... I know!
And perhaps a bit more that just where it is. Although larger stars are known, Betelgeuse still ranks among the "gee-whizz" objects, in fact, by any standard it is mind-bending. BTW: It will eventually explode = become a super nova, and when it does, it will for a while outshine any other star and any planet in the sky. In fact, it will come close to shining as brightly as a full Moon. But don't go out and watch for this event. It may not happen for another few million years (I have not marked it in my day-planner).