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Feb 2020
26m 43s

Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! An O...

Tinkercast | Wondery
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One of the brightest stars in the sky, Betelgeuse, has been getting dimmer and dimmer. Could this be a sign that the young star is about to explode? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they travel light years into the future to see for themselves! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of a SUPERNOVA! See Privacy Policy at https://ar ... Show More
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