What Will Happen When Betelgeuse Implodes?

The video discusses Beetlejuice, a red supergiant star visible as Orion's left shoulder. It's cooler than most stars but has a massive diameter. Beetlejuice is expected to explode in a supernova, though this could take thousands of years. The video explains the lifecycle of massive stars, focusing on nuclear fusion and the transition to a supernova. Recent dimming of Beetlejuice was observed, initially thought to signal an impending supernova, but later attributed to dust obscuring the star. Beetlejuice has since returned to normal brightness. The video encourages viewers to appreciate Beetlejuice in the night sky.

What is the significance of Beetlejuice being one of the closest red supergiants to Earth?

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Explain the process that leads to a star like Beetlejuice becoming a supernova.

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Discuss the potential visibility of Beetlejuice during its supernova event.

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What observations have been made regarding Beetlejuice's dimming and what might explain this phenomenon?

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What recent changes in Beetlejuice's brightness have been observed, and what are the implications?

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