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Gigantic Splotches on the Star Betelgeuse Might Explain Its Freaky Dimming
Betelgeuse — a gigantic star in the final stages of its life — has been acting weird lately, exhibiting dramatic drops in brightness. New research attributes enormous star spots to Betelgeuse’s flaky appearance, though on a scale never seen before.
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How Neon Can Make A Star Destroy Itself
Some stars have the element neon to thank for their ultimate, explosive demise, according to astrophysical research.
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Astrophysicists Observe Star Dragging Space-Time
Scientists have observed a spinning star dragging space-time along with it, according to a new paper.
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What’s Going On With Betelgeuse?
Social media and news headlines are ablaze with talk of the red giant star Betelgeuse since astronomers noted that it’s growing fainter than ever before. Yes, the red giant star is growing closer to the end of its life, and that end will likely be explosive.