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The original ESO press release is probably a better link, as the phys.org text mostly just a small bit of context but doesn't include the "before" pictures or l
by SiempreViernes 7y ago
The original ESO press release is probably a better link, as the phys.org text mostly just a small bit of context but doesn't include the "before" pictures or links to any further details.
https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2003/ https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2003/
- Defenestresque 7y agoThanks! I was very curious about the before/after comparison but didn't see a working link in the original article. Here is the direct YT link (from your article): https://youtu.be/o1ls7Gr9LTE https://youtu.be/o1ls7Gr9LTE This truly seems like a completely massive change in the observable characteristics of the star especially on such a short timeframe. 36% dimmer in 12 months? I'll be really interested to see if we can find out for sure what's happening.
- tigershark 7y agoNo, 36% of its normal brightness, so it’s about 1/3 as bright as usual.