<P> Many of the well known bright stars are red giants , because they are luminous and moderately common . The asymptotic giant branch variable star Gamma Crucis is the nearest M class giant star at 88 light years . The K0 red giant branch star Arcturus is 36 light years away . </P>
<P> Many of the well known bright stars are red giants , because they are luminous and moderately common . The asymptotic giant branch variable star Gamma Crucis is the nearest M class giant star at 88 light years . The K0 red giant branch star Arcturus is 36 light years away . </P>
what is the closest red giant star to earth
what is the closest red giant star to earth
Gamma Crucis
Gamma Crucis