Mystery Solved: We Finally Know Why Betelgeuse Suddenly Faded | SciShow News

The video discusses the unusual dimming of the star Beetlejuice in late 2019, initially raising concerns about a potential explosion. Observations by the Hubble Space Telescope revealed that a dust cloud, formed from material ejected by the star, was responsible for the dimming. The video also covers the processes of convection and expansion in Beetlejuice that contributed to this event. Additionally, it reports on the Arecibo Observatory's cable failure, which damaged the telescope and impacted its operations, highlighting its historical significance and contributions to astronomy.

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