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Space@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

Odd supergiant star Betelgeuse is brightening up. Is it about to go supernova?

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Odd supergiant star Betelgeuse is brightening up. Is it about to go supernova?

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Space@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

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'When it happens, the star will become as bright as the full moon, except that it will be concentrated in a single point.'

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Over 600 years, but that’s still miniscule compared to the lifetime of the star.

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