Betelgeuse

An orange supergiant star 650 light-years away in the constellation Orion. It forms Orion's shoulder, and is the constellation's second-brightest star, after Rigel. It is expected to end its life with a titanic explosion known as a supernova.

Resources

 Constellation Guide: Orion, the Hunter Orion is one of the most beautiful of all...

Radio Programs

 Betelgeuse II Looking for the “edge” of a giant star Friday, December 2, 2011
Betelgeuse A superstar among supergiants Thursday, December 1, 2011
Orion's Giants Big stars with spectacular fates Thursday, December 23, 2010
Red Rivals Evening up a celestial rivalry Sunday, July 11, 2010
Shrinking Star A giant star slims down a bit Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Hunter Returns The Hunter Returns Friday, November 21, 2008
Orion's Last Call A last hurrah for the hunter Sunday, April 20, 2008
Betelgeuse II A giant prepares for the end Thursday, January 10, 2008
Betelgeuse A bright star gets redder Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Featured Images

Plumes of gas spew into space from the roiling surface of Betelgeuse, the bright
 Stellar Timebomb Thursday, December 1, 2011

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