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Betelgeuse Dimming but Not Ready to Blow

Posted on January 20, 2020November 22, 2020 by davidmrintoul in Stars, Universe

Betelgeuse was dimming over the holidays, leading stargazers to speculate about a supernova. Find out why none of us will live to see it. (3:30 min read)

Tagged Alpha Orionis, Betelgeuse, Edward Guinan, Orion, Red Supergiant, Rigel, Solar System, Supernova, Variable Star, Villanova University1 Comment

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