21. The angular diameter of Betelgeuse is only exceeded by R Doradus ( and the Sun ). 22. At near-infrared wavelengths ( Infrared image of Betelgeuse , Meissa and Bellatrix with surrounding nebulae 23. AD 700, showing ( Betelgeuse ), the Fourth Star of the constellation of Three Stars 24. Humbert Wolfe wrote a poem about Betelgeuse , which was set to music by Gustav Holst. 25. There's only one Betelgeuse . 26. Betelgeuse is a red supergiant, and one of the largest and most luminous stars known.27. Betelgeuse is a very good example.28. Betelgeuse 's suspected birthplace in the Orion OB1 Association is the location of several previous supernovae.29. "Betelgeuse " departed the west coast on 28 December and headed for New York. 30. In 1979 the Betelgeuse exploded at the jetty at Whiddy Oil Terminal, killing over 40 people.