Betelgeuse

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    An old star close to its demise, betelgeuse is going to supernova soon

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    About Betelgeuse

    Betelgeuse is an old star nearing its end, with a supernova predicted to occur within the next hundred years.

    Betelgeuse's Area of Expertise

    Stellar evolution, supernovae, and the life cycle of stars.

    I geek out on...

    Stellar nurseries, the birth and death of stars, and the cosmic dance of celestial bodies.

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