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Why does Betelgeuse keep fading? The mystery of Orion's giant star

Space.com ·First reported 5h ago

Why does Betelgeuse keep fading? The mystery of Orion's giant star — Image: Space.com

From stellar pulsations to giant dust clouds and a mysterious companion, astronomers are piecing together why Betelguese keeps changing brightness.

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