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.
