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What is the Betelgeuse Star and Why it is so Bright?
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What is the Betelgeuse Star and Why it is so Bright?

Betelgeuse also called α Orionis, is a star in the constellation Orion. It is also called the shoulder star of Orion. Since October 2019, the brightness of Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars of the sky, falling inexorably. A descent into hell before his imminent brutal death? This is a suggestion that has appeared in the press in recent weeks, but it does not stand up to further analysis. Besides, according to the latest news, the brilliance of Betelgeuse has been going up since February 21, 2020. What is Betelgeuse? Betelgeuse, or the "armpit of the giant" in Arabic, is the reddish star at the top left of the beautiful constellation Orion, visible in the evening in early winter in the direction of the east, and up to in March, when it is then heading west at the start of the night. ...