About this episode
The episode discusses the dimming of Betelgeuse and explores the possibility of a companion star affecting its behavior.
A massive star dims—then science uncovers a hidden culprit. Could Betelgeuse’s strange behavior be caused by a companion star racing through its atmosphere? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino unpack the shockwaves, dimming, and supernova future. The post Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse appeared first on StarQuest Media .
People in this episode
Hosts: Caroline, Lindsay, Lino
Topics covered
- Betelgeuse
- astronomy
- supernova
- companion star
- stellar behavior
Keywords
- Betelgeuse
- dimming
- supernova
- companion star
- astronomy
- stellar phenomena
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Betelgeuse
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