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The bubbling surface of doomed supergiant star Betelgeuse has been revealed like never before

Astronomers have uncovered new details about the surface of Betelgeuse, the supergiant star that could go supernova at any moment

By · Published August 25, 2026 at 20:27 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026 at 12:24 UTC

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What is Betelgeuse?

Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star in the constellation Orion. It is one of the largest and brightest stars visible from Earth and is expected to explode as a supernova in the near future.

What are the long-lived hotspots on Betelgeuse?

The long-lived hotspots on Betelgeuse are regions of intense heat and activity on the star's surface. They were discovered by the ALMA Observatory and are larger than the Sun.

What does this discovery mean for our understanding of supergiant stars?

The discovery of these hotspots and structures on Betelgeuse's surface provides new insights into the behavior of supergiant stars. It could help astronomers better understand the processes leading up to a supernova and the dynamics of stellar atmospheres.

What happened

Betelgeuse, a supergiant star in the Orion constellation, is nearing the end of its life. It will explode as a supernova, an event that could be visible from Earth during the day. The star's surface has been observed in unprecedented detail.

The ALMA Observatory has revealed long-lived hotspots and unexpected structures in Betelgeuse's inner atmosphere. These findings, published by IFLScience, ALMA Observatory, Futura, Sci.News, and Space, suggest that Betelgeuse's surface is more dynamic than previously thought. The discovery of these hotspots and structures could provide new insights into the behavior of supergiant stars and the processes leading up to a supernova.

The next steps involve further analysis of the data to understand the implications for stellar evolution and the potential impact on Earth.

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