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Astronomers propose telescope to monitor Betelgeuse dimming – physicsworld.com
The Betelgeuse Scope concept would use twelve off-the-shelf 10 cm-aperture telescopes to provide detailed, nightly observations of the supergiant star
Star struck: Betelgeuses sudden drop in brightness, dubbed the great dimming, has enthralled astronomers since it was first observed late last year (Courtesy: ESO/M. Montargès et al.)
An international team of astronomers has proposed a telescope to monitor the bright star Betelgeuse to provide clues about the cause of its sudden drop in brightness. The Betelgeuse Scope concept which is anticipated to cost about $0.4m would use twelve off-the-shelf 10 cm-aperture telescopes secured to a radio te…
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