Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 2010

The Spotty Surface of Betelgeuse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2010 is “The Spotty Surface of Betelgeuse,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Xavier Haubois ( Observatoire de Paris ) et al.. The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“Betelgeuse really is a big star. If placed at the center of our Solar System it would extend to the orbit of Jupiter.”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2010

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At a glance

Date: January 6, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Xavier Haubois ( Observatoire de Paris ) et al.
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 6, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-january-6-the-spotty-surface-of-betelgeuse

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