What will the Betelgeuse supernova be like—and will it hurt us?
But it will actually be painful to look at because, unlike the full moon that is this gorgeous disk in the sky, Betelgeuse is ...
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Nobody knows what’s going on with the colossal nearby star Betelgeuse
Months ago, scientists alerted us to the fact that Betelgeuse is getting dimmer. This massive star is currently a red supergiant, and the fact that it appeared to be dimming hinted at a number of ...
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse... Betelbuddy? Experts Think This Supergiant Star Might Have a Partner
Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the sky in the constellation Orion, has long puzzled astronomers due to its history ...
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Chart of Betelgeuse brightness over time (IMAGE)
During this observation gap in 2020, NASA's STEREO spacecraft -- with measurements shown in red -- stepped in to observe Betelgeuse from its unique vantage point, revealing unexpected dimming by ...