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 .

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