Betelgeuse's brightness dimmed

Mysterious dimming of Betelgeuse may finally be explained (photo)

The Université Côte d'Azur astronomers say this observation is consistent with a likely theory, supported by observations, that Betelgeuse ...

Betelgeuse is Dimming . . . Why? - Sky & Telescope

The primary pulsations repeat every ~425 days, but the star also shows additional changes in brightness with periods of 100-180 days and 5.9 years. Dark patches ...

Astronomers have discovered what caused Betelgeuse's dimming in ...

Now a group of astronomers have determined that Betelgeuse's dimming was caused by a piece of the star's atmosphere being ejected into space. " ...

Is Betelgeuse Fading Again? - Sky & Telescope

Indeed it is. But unlike the Great Dimming of 2019–20 its waning so far has been modest. Betelgeuse, located in Orion's right shoulder, ...

Supergiant star Betelgeuse may have a 'BetelBuddy' - Space.com

Betelgeuse, the second-brightest star in the constellation Orion, is a giant star whose strange dimming has sparked debate over when it will ...

Hubble Finds That Betelgeuse's Mysterious Dimming Is Due to a ...

Observations by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope are showing that the unexpected dimming of the supergiant star Betelgeuse was most likely ...

Betelgeuse is dimming again. When will it explode? - EarthSky

Betelgeuse is the nearest red supergiant star to Earth. It's a variable star, so a change in its brightness isn't unusual. But Betelgeuse is now ...

Betelgeuse before, during and after the Great Dimming - Phys.org

That dust is what blocked some of Betelgeuse's luminosity, causing the GDE. Previous research revealed this three-step process behind the GDE.

Betelgeuse's Mysterious Dimming May Have a Simple Explanation

Betel-gurz or Beetle-juice has been a favourite among amateur astronomers for many years. However you pronounce it, its unexpected dimming ...

'Buddy star' could explain Betelgeuse's varying brightness

An unseen low-mass companion star may be responsible for the recently observed “Great Dimming” of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse.

Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse. Bright star's dimming may be due to ...

Evrim Yazgin ... Scientists have come up with a new theory to explain why the 10th brightest star in the sky, Betelgeuse, has been dimming and ...

NASA Scientists Are Hiding The Real Reason of Betelgeuse Dimming

... Betelgeuse be nearing the supernova stage? Discover the hidden reasons behind its dramatic brightness changes and why this cosmic event is ...

Betelgeuse's Brightness Mystery Explained: Meet the Hidden ...

One of these heartbeats is Betelgeuse's fundamental mode, a pattern of brightening and dimming that's intrinsic to the star itself. If the ...

Mystery of Betelgeuse's dip in brightness solved - ESO.org

In their new study, published today in Nature, the team revealed that the mysterious dimming was caused by a dusty veil shading the star, which ...

Betelgeuse is almost 50% brighter than normal. What's going on?

This revelation provides a satisfying explanation: Betelgeuse never actually dimmed; instead, its own expelled material obstructed its light.

Mystery of Betelgeuse's dip in brightness solved - Phys.org

The new research reveals that the star was partially concealed by a cloud of dust, a discovery that solves the mystery of the Great Dimming of Betelgeuse.

Betelgeuse - Wikipedia

Starting in October 2019, Betelgeuse began to dim noticeably, and by mid-February 2020 its brightness had dropped by a factor of approximately 3, from magnitude ...

The Great Dimming of Betelgeuse: The photosphere as revealed by ...

Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star of semi-regular variability, reached a historical minimum brightness in February 2020, known as the Great Dimming.

Possible explanation for the Great Dimming of Betelgeuse

Those three images reveal the star's diminishing brightness, and the dimming is most noticeable in the star's southern region at bottom right in those images. ( ...

Betelgeuse: Its Mysterious 'Great Dimming' Explained At Last - Forbes

It's a normal variation in brightness caused by pulsations or interactions with other stars. It's dust, something that red supergiant stars ...