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Betelgeuse and the Crab Nebula Reveal Stellar Death and Rebirth in Multi-Telescope Views
Betelgeuse’s unusual dimming and the Crab Nebula’s remnants offer insight into stellar death and rebirth. Composite images from multiple telescopes show gas filaments and a neutron star, illustrating how massive stars explode, enrich space with heavy elements, and seed future star formation. These observations help scientists trace stellar life...
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Astronomers Solve Betelgeuse’s 6-Year Dimming Mystery by Spotting Secret Companion Star
Astronomers have finally spotted Betelgeuse’s hidden companion star, ending a 1,000-year mystery about its six-year dimming cycle. Using Gemini North’s advanced imaging, researchers captured the first image of the elusive companion orbiting deep within Betelgeuse’s atmosphere. The discovery solves a stellar puzzle and offers new insight into ...
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One Of The Brightest Stars To Disappear In "Once In A Lifetime" Event
The star has become prominent for its "fluctuating brightness". Several scientists have also raised concerns that it could explode soon.
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Dimming of Betelgeuse: Here’s Why the Glow of One of Brightest Stars Faded
Betelgeuse, a red supergiant, abruptly started going dark in December 2019
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Betelgeuse and the Crab Nebula Reveal Stellar Death and Rebirth in Multi-Telescope Views
Betelgeuse’s unusual dimming and the Crab Nebula’s remnants offer insight into stellar death and rebirth. Composite images from multiple telescopes show gas filaments and a neutron star, illustrating how massive stars explode, enrich space with heavy elements, and seed future star formation. These observations help scientists trace stellar life...
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Astronomers Solve Betelgeuse’s 6-Year Dimming Mystery by Spotting Secret Companion Star
Astronomers have finally spotted Betelgeuse’s hidden companion star, ending a 1,000-year mystery about its six-year dimming cycle. Using Gemini North’s advanced imaging, researchers captured the first image of the elusive companion orbiting deep within Betelgeuse’s atmosphere. The discovery solves a stellar puzzle and offers new insight into ...
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One Of The Brightest Stars To Disappear In "Once In A Lifetime" Event
The star has become prominent for its "fluctuating brightness". Several scientists have also raised concerns that it could explode soon.
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Dimming of Betelgeuse: Here’s Why the Glow of One of Brightest Stars Faded
Betelgeuse, a red supergiant, abruptly started going dark in December 2019
