Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 2020

The Changing Surface of Fading Betelgeuse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2020 is “The Changing Surface of Fading Betelgeuse,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESO , M. Montargès et al.. The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“Besides fading, is Betelgeuse changing its appearance? Yes.”

— APOD editors, February 17, 2020

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At a glance

Date: February 17, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: ESO , M. Montargès et al.
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words