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Stephenson 2-18 is the largest star in the known universe. | Cosmoknowledge

👉Stephenson 2-18 has recently become the biggest mf star in the known Universe. Larger than UY Scuti, Antares, Vy Canis Majoris, you name it 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The estimated radius is about 2,150 times that of the Sun, and the volume is 10 billion Suns. If Stephenson 2-18 replaced the Sun in the solar system, its photosphere would extend beyond the orbit of Saturn. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It would take earth's fastest jet over 500 years to travel around. It would take almost 9 hours at the speed of light. #p

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The Largest Star Known Stephenson 2-18 is a red supergiant located in the constellation Scutum. It is the current record holder for the largest star known, with a size 2,150 times that of the Sun. The star is located at a distance of 18,900 light years from Earth. It is a member of the open cluster Stephenson 2. | Cosmoknowledge