Orion and Betelgeuse: A Cosmic Journey

Which constellation is known for having Betelgeuse as one of its stars?

• Orion

• Scorpius

• Cassiopeia

• Ursa Major

What type of star is Betelgeuse currently classified as?

• Neutron star

• Blue giant

• Red supergiant

• White dwarf

What happens to a star like Betelgeuse when it runs out of fuel?

• It becomes a black hole

• It turns into a white dwarf

• It forms a planetary nebula

• It explodes as a supernova

Which historical supernova is used as a comparison for Betelgeuse's potential explosion?

• Tycho's Supernova

• The Crab Nebula

• SN 1987A

• Kepler's Supernova

How long might we have to wait for Betelgeuse to explode as a supernova?

• A few years

• A few days

• Up to 100,000 years

• A few centuries