Rigel and Betelgeuse are counted in the brighteststars of the galaxy.
They form a pair in the Orionconstellation.
The Rigel star is situated near the Equator. This star is invisible in the region around and above of latitude 82°N and can be seen from any part of the world. It is a blue white giant star. This makes Rigel helpful in navigation.
Betelgeuse is a red giant star which is visible from naked eye. It has the same diameter as that of Jupiter.
The continent's southernmost point is incorrectly often said to be Cape Horn, but Águila Islet of the Diego Ramirez Islands is actually the southernmost point.
