Economy 52,861 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 https://globalnews.ca/news/6414358/betelgeuse-dying-supernova/amp/ Betelgeuse, one of the largest stars in our entire Galaxy (and not that far away in the grand scheme of things) had its brightness drop by over half in 2019 signaling that the red giant could be extremely close to the end of its life and because the star is so huge (and not that far), when it explodes it could be as bright as the moon for weeks The rapid decline in brightness could mean it's on the verge of going Nova, but then again it could just as easily be unstable irratic cycles that happen near the end of a stars life (but maybe not right, right at the end) we don't fully know about or understand yet. While scientists say we could witness it at any moment, it could also take another 100,000 years to happen Because life spans of stars are so long (even very large ones), a phase in its life cycle lasting even marginally longer than anticipated can be many Millenia added But if we are lucky we will witness the biggest super Nova humanity has even known Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister max 18,480 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I hope I get to see it in my lifetime that would be phenomonal Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackstar 11,512 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I thought it's happening at this very moment and i ran to window without reading the whole article just to see nothing Dilated, falling free in a modern ecstasy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,080 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 That's the star I always seem to notice the most when I'm looking at the sky with Google sky map and it's my fave because I like it's name. I'm shocked to think that it could die out in my lifetime. That would be pretty cool to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifek 51,753 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, blackstar said: I thought it's happening at this very moment and i ran to window without reading the whole article just to see nothing Super Nova is like LG6. You think it's here but in fact it's far far away ❗️ IG: thebumblebee__ ❗️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagaloo911 12,959 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Wow. That's super fascinating. Kinda hoping it happens so we can all witness it. Would be incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister max 18,480 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Glamourpuss said: That's the star I always seem to notice the most when I'm looking at the sky with Google sky map and it's my fave because I like it's name. I'm shocked to think that it could die out in my lifetime. That would be pretty cool to see. Did you know that Betelgeuse means Armpit of the giant? it comes from a french rendering of the arabic name yad al-jauza (try to imagine it as if a french person would say that and it would sound something like Betelgeuse) The giant refers to Orion and the armpit is the place it holds in the constellation Buy ARTPOP on itunes or smth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC 25,164 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Rifek said: Super Nova is like LG6. You think it's here but in fact it's far far away That sounds like a cool song title... hmmm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,080 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, mister max said: Did you know that Betelgeuse means Armpit of the giant? it comes from a french rendering of the arabic name yad al-jauza (try to imagine it as if a french person would say that and it would sound something like Betelgeuse) The giant refers to Orion and the armpit is the place it holds in the constellation That's really interesting. Thanks for sharing. It's weird to think that one of the major constellations could permanently change forever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,080 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 minute ago, ProjectJoanne said: That sounds like a cool song title... hmmm I named one of my cats that name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifek 51,753 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 minute ago, ProjectJoanne said: That sounds like a cool song title... hmmm And it fits the whole Enigma theme ❗️ IG: thebumblebee__ ❗️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllusionLover 7,611 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Call me when it happens... 13 | this is my dancefloor i fought for, your voice is louder, it echoes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,861 Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Glamourpuss said: That's the star I always seem to notice the most when I'm looking at the sky with Google sky map and it's my fave because I like it's name. I'm shocked to think that it could die out in my lifetime. That would be pretty cool to see. It may have died already for all we know since it takes so much time for the light from it to actually get to us It's so cool to think that when u look up at the sky ur actually seeing dots each from a different point in time. It's mind boggling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC 25,164 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rifek said: And it fits the whole Enigma theme I was talking about me But yes it would Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose P 23,341 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Rifek said: And it fits the whole Enigma theme Inb4 all of this is related to LG6 and Gaga is waiting for the supernova to happen to release it. Meaning it’s either gonna be in a few weeks or in the next thousand years yay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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