EarthSky News - Dec 8 - Betelgeuse and Rigel

December 8 Betelgeuse and Rigel by:

Tonight … Focus on stars Betelgeuse and Rigel Many constellations have a bright star, but Orion has two: Rigel and Betelgeuse. See 'em tonight. Chip brings exoplanets into clearer view The new chip will let astronomers peer through the dust cloud in which new planets are forming, in much the same way that firefighters use infrared to see through smoke. More evidence for young Saturn moons Saturn's bulging core and twisting gravitational forces suggest new ages for the planet's moons. They appear younger than previously thought. Arctic sea ice at record low So far this year, the Arctic Ocean and neighboring seas have been slow to freeze, setting a record low for the floating cap of sea ice in November.

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Focus on stars Betelgeuse and Rigel Many constellations have a bright star, but Orion has two: Rigel and Betelgeuse. See 'em tonight.

Today's image: Wodonga sunset Michael Coonan captured this image outside his back door in Wodonga, Australia on December 4. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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