Betelgeuse: The Mysterious Red Supergiant

What is the primary reason scientists are interested in Betelgeuse's recent dimming?

• It suggests the star is forming new planets.

• It indicates the star is moving closer to Earth.

• It is a sign of the star's impending supernova.

• It shows the star is becoming a black hole.

What unusual characteristic of Betelgeuse has puzzled scientists?

• Its rapid rotation speed.

• Its constant brightness.

• Its slow rotation speed.

• Its stable temperature.

What event in early 2020 added to the mystery surrounding Betelgeuse?

• A burst of gravitational waves near the star.

• A sudden increase in the star's temperature.

• The discovery of a new planet orbiting the star.

• A complete disappearance of the star from the sky.

What would be the significance of Betelgeuse going supernova?

• It would be the first supernova to create a new galaxy.

• It would be the brightest supernova ever observed.

• It would be the first supernova to be visible only from space.

• It would be the first supernova observed in the 21st century.

What is expected to happen to Betelgeuse in the next few thousand years?

• It will cross paths with interstellar dust.

• It will become a black hole.

• It will collide with another star.

• It will form a new solar system.