List of nearest supergiants

This is a list of the nearest supergiant stars to Earth, located at a distance of up to . Some of the brightest stars in the night sky, such as Rigel and Antares, are in the list.

While supergiants are typically defined as stars with luminosity classes , or , other definitions exist, such as those based on stellar evolution. Therefore, stars with other luminosity classes can sometimes be considered supergiants.

List

Name () () ()Apparent magnitude (V)NotesCanopus309While it is frequently described as a yellow supergiant, especially in evolutionary terms, it is classified as a bright giant based on spectrum.Rasalgethi(α Herculis Aa)2.53.35In evolutionary terms, it is an asymptotic giant branch star.Rastaban(β Draconis) or Betelgeuse–64014 – 190.5 The nearest non-disputed (uncontroversial) red supergiant, and the 10th brightest star in the night sky.Atria (α Trianguli Australis)5,500ζ CapricorniPolaris1,2601.98 Mirfak(α Persei)1.806Sadalsuud(β Aquarii)Suhail 8,300 Likely an AGB star.Antares68011160.61.615th brightest star in the night sky.κ Pavonis565 (3.91 - 4.78)Saiph14The closest blue supergiant.Enif(ε Pegasi)11 – 12 Sadalmelik(α Aquarii)70 . The radius (R*) is given by: 3,000β Arae 8.21ζ Persei to to 26.147,000Aspidiske(ι Carinae)46.4–50.16.94,900Ahadi(π Puppis)23511.711,380Rigel 7th brightest star in the night sky.χ Aquilae23.3443Saclateni A (ζ Aurigae)4,786 Sometimes considered a red supergiant; possible bright giantMebsuta 6,980β Camelopardalisη Aquilae A (Pagru), 5.73.484.33δ Cephei A3.48 – 4.37Prototype of the Classical Cepheid variable stars.ζ CepheiMiram(η Persei)β Doradus3,2003.46 – 4.08Naos(ζ Puppis) – 2.26

See also Lists of stars List of nearest hypergiants

Notes

References Data about this star can be seen here.

Beta Arae's database entry at VizieR.

Zeta Aurigae's database entry at VizieR.

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