Betelgeuse and the Crab Nebula: Stellar Death and Rebirth

In 2019, Betelgeuse dimmed in brightness, sparking speculation that it may soon explode as a supernova. While it likely won’t explode quite yet, we can preview its fate by observing the nearby Crab Nebula.
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Posted on December 19, 2025
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