Star types

Giant star to be eclipsed

Betelgeuse, one of the largest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily disappear some time on Monday night into Tuesday dawn as an asteroid passes in front of it, causing a phenomenon that scientists on Earth will witness for the first time.

Astronomers have Discovered a New Type of Mysterious Stars

Astronomers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered previously unknown space objects that may occur in violation of the usual process associated with the death of a star, said Science Albert.

It is a very small hot star that quickly changes its brightness as its outer layers try to restore balance.

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