Multiple choice general knowledge

The Largest Known Star of the Universe

  1. Antares

  2. VY Canis Majoris

  3. RW Cephei

  4. Betelgeuse
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Explanation

VY Canis Majoris is one of the largest known stars by radius and volume, though recent measurements suggest UY Scuti may be larger. Among the options, VY Canis Majoris was historically considered the largest known. Antares, Betelgeuse, and RW Cephei are all red supergiants but smaller than VY Canis Majoris.

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