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Illustration of Outburst from Betelgeuse (annotated)

Annotated illustration of Outburst from Betelgeuse
  • Release Date
    August 13, 2020
  • Science Release
    Hubble Finds that Betelgeuse’s Mysterious Dimming Is Due to a Traumatic Outburst
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  • Credit
    NASA, ESA, and E. Wheatley (STScI)

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Mar 28, 2025
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Claire Andreoli
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claire.andreoli@nasa.gov

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