What is another word for Alpha Orionis?
Pronunciation: [ˈalfəɹ ˌɔːɹɪˈə͡ʊniz] (IPA) 
Alpha Orionis, also known as Betelgeuse, is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and is located in the constellation of Orion. Betelgeuse is a red supergiant and is approximately 640 light-years away from Earth. It has a diameter almost 1,000 times larger than our sun and is one of the largest known stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. The star has been given various other names such as Alpha Orionis, HR 2061, HD 39801, Merry Dancer, and the shoulder of Orion. Betelgeuse plays a vital role in the mythology of many cultures, and its name has been derived from the Arabic term "yad al-jawzā," which means the "hand of Orion.
