The Largest Star in deep space Is 1,700 x Bigger Than Our Sun
Imagined here is Betelgeuse, a red supergiant 700 times the size of Earth's sun. The biggest recognized star in deep space is more than two times that size, 1,700 times bigger than our sun. Javier Zayas Photography/ Getty Images
In the large night sky, where numerous stars compete for attention, one colossus rules supreme as the biggest star in deep space. Located countless light-years from Earth, this celestial giant's large magnitude challenges our understanding of outstanding physics.
Many stars in our galaxy may look like simple specks of light, and even the most enormous star isn't as intense as remote stars like Betelgeuse or Sirius. Keep reading for more information about UY Scuti, the biggest ...