Here are some interesting links from another group (Robatoy was the poster and owner), puts us in perspective :-
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We're pretty tiny aren't we.
That is one big star....Quote:
Antares is a class M supergiant star, with a diameter of approximately 700 times solar. I.e., if Antares were placed in the centre of our solar system, its outer surface would extend between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
I have had this printed out and stuck up on the noticeboard outside my office for about 3 weeks now. It has been extremely interesting to hear people's reactions and that they are all along the same vein
" WOW!!! "
cheers
Wendy