Astronomers Discover What May Be Shaping Betelgeuse’s Strange Atmosphere
Podcast: Bedtime AstronomyPublished On: Mon Sep 14 2026
Description: 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.
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