These Stars Don't Follow the Rules

This Astrum compilation features some of the weirdest stars in the universe. We’ll investigate Betelgeuse’s impending implosion, why Polaris defies our measurements, and reveal the largest stellar monsters ever discovered. What makes these stars so uniquely strange? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ 0:00 Polaris 18:00 The Largest Stars 35:07 Betelgeuse 39:44 Our Sun 57:12 How NASA Measures Stars ▀▀▀▀▀▀ To stay on top of space news, sign up to the Astrum newsletter: https://astrumspace.kit.com A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here to support the channel: https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF Astrum Displate Posters: https://displate.com/artist/astrumspa... Astrum Infographic Artwork: https://electrify.art/collections/astrum Astrum Merch: https://astrum-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join us on the Astrum discord:   / discord   ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jPRrbq... Astrum Space:    / @astrumspace   Astrum Earth:    / @astrumearth   ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Credits: Video Editor: James Horsley Thumbnail Designers: Peter Sheppard, Juane Dames Publishing Lead: Georgina Brenner Production Coordinator: Rose Unwin Edit Producer: Poppy Pinnock Head of Astrum: Jess Jordan Creator of Astrum: Alex McColgan With special thanks to: NASA/ESO/ESA #Astrum #Space #Stars