Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  Extremely wide field
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Betelgeuse recover the second place in Orion constellation, Jorge Olier
Betelgeuse recover the second place in Orion constellation
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Betelgeuse recover the second place in Orion constellation

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Betelgeuse recover the second place in Orion constellation, Jorge Olier
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Betelgeuse recover the second place in Orion constellation

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These photographs compare Orion constellation a year apart. In February 2020 Betelgeuse was less shiny than Bellatrix. In 2021 only Rigel is shinier than Betelgeuse. For unknown reasons, Betelgeuse experience brightness changes along time, also in ancient times. In fact, Betelgeuse is designated alpha star in this constellation, although today is really the beta one.

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Betelgeuse recover the second place in Orion constellation, Jorge Olier