The Top 10 Largest Stars in the Universe: A Cosmic Exploration
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Topic | Top 10 Largest Stars in the Universe |
| Largest Star | UY Scuti |
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Distance from Earth | 5,900 light-years |
| Diameter | 1,700 solar radii |
| Volume Comparison | Can contain nearly 5 billion Suns |
| Brightness | 100,000 times brighter than the Sun |
| Mass | 10 times the mass of the Sun |
| Evolutionary Stage | Approaching supernova, may form a neutron star or black hole |
| Second Largest Star | VY Canis Majoris |
| Constellation | Canis Majoris |
| Distance from Earth | 3,900 light-years |
| Diameter | >1,500 solar radii |
| Mass | 60 times the mass of the Sun |
| Brightness | 400,000 times brighter than the Sun |
| Third Largest Star | RW Cephei |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Distance from Earth | 3,500 light-years |
| Diameter | 1,530 solar radii |