Very large red stars, such as Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion, are called___________ .
A) giant stars
B) supergiants
C) red giants
D) giant Hertzprungs

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Betelgeuse is classified as a supergiant star, which is a category of very large stars that are much more massive and luminous than giant stars. Red giants are also large stars, but they are not as massive or bright as supergiants. Giant Hertzprung is not a category of stars.

Very Large Red Stars, Such as Betelgeuse in the Constellation