Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star in the constellation Orion, known for its enormous size and variable brightness. It is a massive star nearing the end of its life cycle, which will culminate in a supernova.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news because astronomers have captured the clearest images yet of its bubbling surface and its elusive companion star.

Latest on Betelgeuse

• The bubbling surface of doomed supergiant star Betelgeuse has been revealed like never before
• Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse! Astronomers capture clearest image yet of famous star's elusive companion

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