Supernova Betelgeuse: ‘Blast of energy’ detected near star - Did it supernova?- NASA News

Supernova Betelgeuse: ‘Blast of energy’ detected near star - Did it supernova?- NASA News If you’re able, and if you like our content and approach, please support we. Our work wouldn’t be possible without your help. ****PAYPAL (Only $5/month): http://bit.ly/YdonatePaypal35 *** #ufo #alien #nasa Betelgeuse has hit the headlines in recent weeks as astronomers noticed that it was gradually dimming. Researchers have been monitoring the star for years, but in the past few months, it has begun dimming rapidly. In December, Betelgeuse went from one of the top 10 brightest stars visible to the naked eye to the 21st of roughly 5,000 which can be seen. The dimming would suggest that it is expected to supernova. Edward Guinan, a professor in Villanova University’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and his team wrote in the Astronomers Telegram: “This appears to be the faintest the star has been measured since observations have been carried out of the star.“We plan to continue to monitor the star. If the star continues to follow above periods, light minimum should occur soon.”Now, researchers have noticed a strong burst of energy coming from near to the star, which one astronomer had hoped was a result of Betelgeuse undergoing a supernova. Another possibility is there was a gravitational wave coming from the same constellation. Gravitational waves are caused by calamitous events in the cosmos such as neutron stars colliding or black holes merging, which produce such a powerful shock that it sends ripples through the fabric of space-time. However, sometimes t...