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(Orion) Just before the supernova explosion !? Red giant Betelgeuse

Isn't Betelgeuse, the giant star in Orion, suddenly shining intensely one day? Expectations are rising now. This is because the last "supernova explosion" caused by an old star is imminent. If it explodes, it will be 100 times brighter than the full moon. At the end of 2019, Betelgeuse dimmed rapidly. What the hell is going on? The latest research has also revealed that it is a "odd star" that goes far beyond common sense. It conveys the forefront of exploring the life of a mysterious star.

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  • Originally Aired August 2, 2020
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK Educational TV
  • Notes Is the series finale
  • Created February 26, 2022 by
    Ned_Jpn
  • Modified February 26, 2022 by
    Ned_Jpn
Name Type Role
Taketoshi Kawano Crew Voiceover