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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #25 on: July 03, 2020, 09:57:10 PM »
New data suggests Huuuugge Tracts of Land Starspot(s) were responsible for the diimming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvaOKpc_lLo
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2020, 06:27:55 PM »
Aaaaand it's dimming again and they don't know why, yet, maybe.
I think Betelgeuse is partying like it's 2020

NASA Satellite’s Lone View of Betelgeuse Reveals More Strange Behavior
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-satellite-s-lone-view-of-betelgeuse-reveals-more-strange-behavior

NASA Satellite’s Lone View of Betelgeuse Reveals More Strange Behavior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9sohftvKe8
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #27 on: August 29, 2020, 11:11:30 AM »
The news might be a bit more disturbing if Beetle Juice was living in your attic. [popcorn]
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #28 on: August 29, 2020, 12:41:47 PM »
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #29 on: August 29, 2020, 12:46:24 PM »
Me opening this thread again:

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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #30 on: November 15, 2022, 02:35:15 PM »
Now here's an interesting theory, gravity darkening caused by a wandering black hole.

Betelgeuse's mysterious 'Great Dimming' may have been triggered by a wandering black hole
https://www.space.com/betelgeuse-great-dimming-passing-star-explained
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #31 on: May 20, 2023, 06:39:59 PM »
And it's acting squirrelly again. This time getting brighter.

Betelgeuse’s Brightening Raises Hopes for a Supernova Spectacle
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/betelgueses-brightening-raises-hopes-for-a-supernova-spectacle/

 What?! Betelgeuse Is Doing Something Weird Again and Nobody Knows Why
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOsBvxuqKIk
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #32 on: May 21, 2023, 01:14:26 PM »
From the title, I thought this was going to be about a new "eco-friendly" health drink approved and endorsed by the people pushing the Green New Deal.     [barf]


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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #33 on: May 21, 2023, 10:30:40 PM »
From the title, I thought this was going to be about a new "eco-friendly" health drink approved and endorsed by the people pushing the Green New Deal.     [barf]
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I thought it would be about the now-departed Loony Lori.  :rofl:
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #34 on: January 15, 2024, 07:21:23 PM »
Another Red Giant acting like Betelgeuse

One of the Largest Stars Known Dimmed Just Like Betelgeuse - Solving a Major Mystery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z83lEdDgHRw
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #35 on: January 17, 2024, 11:11:41 AM »
Another Red Giant acting like Betelgeuse

One of the Largest Stars Known Dimmed Just Like Betelgeuse - Solving a Major Mystery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z83lEdDgHRw

I'm having a hard time understanding that guy's whatever-it-is accent.  Is it just my old ears, or what?  It's almost like he overcame a prior speech impediment, but not 100%.

???

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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #36 on: January 17, 2024, 05:15:27 PM »
I'm having a hard time understanding that guy's whatever-it-is accent.  Is it just my old ears, or what?  It's almost like he overcame a prior speech impediment, but not 100%.

???

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English is his native language, Terry.  But Russian is also listed as his native language.  He was born in the USA, but I'm guessing from Russian émigré parents.  Perhaps he spoke mostly Russian in the home as a kid.
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Re: Beetle juice, beetle juice, beetle juice!
« Reply #37 on: January 17, 2024, 07:42:36 PM »
OK, thanks.  Frankly, I'm starting to think I could use some hearing assistance after 60 yrs of sometimes unprotected gunfire.

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