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Re: Keep you eyes on Betelgeuse...

I'm wondering if this activity is a precursor of this star going supernova. If
so, maybe I'll be able to witness the event in my lifetime.




Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:35 pm

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http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/06/090610-betelgeuse-star-shrinking.html Famous Star Is Shrinking, Puzzling Astronomers Ker Than in Pasadena,...
K. Michael M.
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Jun 10, 2009
9:27 pm

I'm wondering if this activity is a precursor of this star going supernova. If so, maybe I'll be able to witness the event in my lifetime....
Dennis Rippelmeyer
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Jun 11, 2009
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Betelgeuse supernova would not be good for deep sky observers. Currently Betelgeuse shines at a -5.4 absolute magnitude. Typical supernova can peak at an...
mark jones
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Jun 12, 2009
1:45 am

Yep...at least for the winter months. Might be a good reason for a trip to the southern hemisphere ;^)...
Dennis Rippelmeyer
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Jun 12, 2009
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