However, we can compare their volumes to get an idea of how much bigger Rigel is.
Here's how we can do that:
* Rigel's Radius: Rigel has a radius about 78 times larger than the Sun's radius.
* Volume Calculation: The volume of a sphere (like a star) is calculated using the formula: (4/3) * π * r³
* Comparing Volumes: Since Rigel's radius is 78 times larger, its volume is about 78³ (or 78 * 78 * 78) times bigger than the Sun's volume. This means Rigel is roughly 474,552 times larger in volume than the Sun.
So, while you can't literally fit suns inside Rigel, you can think of it as having the capacity to hold over 470,000 suns worth of space!