Is Betelgeuse About to Become a Supernova?
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The famous red giant has behaved oddly in recent years and astronomers now believe the end is close.
The famous red giant has behaved oddly in recent years and astronomers now believe the end is close.
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Betelgeuse's Brightening Raises Hopes for a Supernova Spectacle
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Was A 'Burping' Betelgeuse Our Last Hope Of Seeing A Star 'Go Supernova?' No, There Is Another
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Sharpest views of Betelgeuse reveal how supergiant stars lose mass
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Betelgeuse's brightness dimmed, and we finally understand why - BBC Science Focus Magazine
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A New Study Says That Betelgeuse Won't Be Exploding Any Time Soon - Universe Today
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Betelgeuse: The Supernova That Wasn't
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When Will Betelgeuse Explode?
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Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the sky, will vanish in a one-of-a-kind eclipse soon. Here's how to watch it. - CBS News
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This Is What We'll See When Betelgeuse Really Does Go Supernova