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1 day ago · Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star in the constellation of Orion. It is usually the tenth-brightest star in the night sky and, after Rigel, the second-brightest in its constellation.
Sep 15, 2024 · Betelgeuse, second brightest star in the constellation Orion, marking the eastern shoulder of the hunter. It has a variable apparent magnitude of about 0.6 and is one of the most luminous stars in the night sky. Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star roughly 764 times as large as the Sun.
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Sep 18, 2024 · What is Betelgeuse, the Star? Betelgeuse is a unique celestial object. It’s classified as a “red supergiant”—one of the most massive stars in the night sky, which appears orange-red in color. Betelgeuse is nearing the end of its life (stars expand as they age).
Sep 11, 2024 · Betelgeuse is one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Betelgeuse is a semiregular variable star, meaning its brightness changes periodically as seen from Earth. The star’s light amplitude also varies with each cycle, typically ranging between magnitudes 0.0 and 1.6.
Sep 7, 2024 · Played by Michael Keaton in the original film and inspiring everything from an animated show to a Broadway musical, Betelgeuse was an instantly iconic horror/comedy fusion.
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Sep 7, 2024 · Thus, Burton and his screenwriters must have titled their film ‘Beetlejuice’ instead of the star’s name. The alternative spelling and pronunciation are justified through Betelgeuse’s inability to say or write his name on his own after becoming an exorcist without the permission of his boss, Juno.
Sep 1, 2024 · As a well-known variable star, the light curve of Betelgeuse displays a Long Secondary Period (LSP) of approximately 2100 days. It's not unusual for stars in the Red Giant Branch of the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram and can range from a few hundred days to thousands.
