betelgeuse supernova
Betelgeuse. Before, During and After the Great Dimming
When a prominent star in the night sky suddenly dims, it generates a lot of interest. That's what happened with…
Betelgeuse Versus the Asteroid… What Happened?
A rare occultation of the bright star Betelgeuse by asteroid 319 Leona turned up mixed results.
Betelgeuse is Almost 50% Brighter Than Normal. What’s Going On?
Whenever something happens with Betelgeuse, speculations about it exploding as a supernova proliferate. It would be cool if it did.…
Astronomers Think They Have a Warning Sign for When Massive Stars are About to Explode as Supernovae
A study of red supergiant supernovae suggests they become dim and red just before they day.
Betelgeuse's Mysterious Dimming Solved. It was… Dust
Astronomers have solved the mystery of dim Betelgeuse, and discovered how stardust can form.
A New Study Says That Betelgeuse Won’t Be Exploding Any Time Soon
I have stood under Orion The Hunter on clear evenings willing its star Betelgeuse to explode. “C'mon, blow up!” In…
Past Supernovae Could be Written Into Tree Rings
A new study by CU Boulder geoscientist Robert Brakenridge shows how nearby supernovae could have disrupted Earth's climate in the…
Wow, Betelgeuse Might Be 25% Closer than Previously Believed
In the last year, Betelgeuse has experienced two episodes of dimming. Normally, it's one of the ten brightest stars in…
Betelgeuse Is Bright Again
Everyone's favorite red supergiant star is bright again. The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) has been tracking Betelgeuse…
Betelgeuse Is Brightening Again
After an usual period of dimming Betelgeuse is growing brighter. But no supernova yet.