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We created this stunning 4K, 60 FPS video to give you a thrilling experience of star comparison. Let's compare our Sun to stars like Betelgeuse, VY Canis Majoris, and other cosmic giants. The color of a star is a direct indicator of its surface temperature. Hotter stars emit more energy in shorter wavelengths, appearing blue or white. Cooler stars emit more energy in longer wavelengths, appearing red or orange. This phenomenon is known as Wien's Law. We carefully applied this Law to colorize eac