Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of why the gigantic, dying star Betelgeuse appears to be spinning faster than is theoretically possible. What scientists previously interpreted as rapid rotation may actually be an optical illusion caused by the behemoth's"boiling" surface, a new study argues.
Betelgeuse is only around 10 million years old, which makes it a stellar infant compared with stars like the sun, which is more than 4.6 billion years old. Despite its young age, Betelgeuse is already on the verge of dying; it has burned up most of its reserves of hydrogen because it's so much hotter and more massive than other stars.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.One reason for this fast spin could be that Betelgeuse previously cannibalized another star that it previously orbited. But this explanation does not sit well with everyone.
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