In the Orion constellation are stars Rigel, a blue supergiant, and Betelgeuse, a red supergiant. Which star has a greater surface temperature?
A. Rigel
B. Betelgeuse
C. They have the same surface temperature.
D. There is not enough information to tell.
Answer: A
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