Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star in the constellation Orion. It fluctuates in light emitted; recent observations indicate it may be shrinking. Betelgeuse is one of the stars closest to Earth that is likely to become a supernova in the near future. However, it is too distant to have any significant effect.
When Betelgeuse goes supernova...?(0 Answers)
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Where is Bettlejuice?(2 Answers)
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I'm assuming you mean the constellation. Betelgeuse, or Alpha Orionis, is now estimated to be located around 430 +/- 100 light-years from Sol (based on a HIPPARCOS Plx ...
What is a Hrung and why did it choose to collapse on Betelgeuse Seven particularly?(1 Answer)
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For your reference. http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/The_Great_Collapsing_Hrung_Disaster_of_Galactic_Sidereal_Year_03758 And thanks for all the fish.
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Fast Facts
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Apparent Magnitude
Variable, 0.3 to 1.1
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Absolute Magnitude
Variable, -6.2 to -5.4
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Distance from Earth
640 light-years
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Spectral Class
M2Iab
