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Astronomers Discover What May Be Shaping Betelgeuse’s Strange Atmosphere
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- Bedtime Astronomy
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- Sep 14, 2026
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- 1120
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Summary
ALMA has revealed that Betelgeuse’s atmosphere is far more chaotic and asymmetric than expected. Giant hotspots and shifting convection may even be influenced by a smaller companion star orbiting the red supergiant. The discovery offers a new glimpse into the turbulent final stages of massive stars. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.