Humanity has marveled at the vivid star Betelgeuse for many millennia. Over two thousand years ago, this imperious red object in the constellation Orion caught the eye of the Roman poet Horace: ...
Look up to the southern sky tonight and spot the supergiant star in the constellation Orion. It's big, bright, and orange – and could be about to explode. Betelgeuse is a red giant star that shines ...