# The past and future evolution of a star like Betelgeuse

@article{Meynet2013ThePA,
title={The past and future evolution of a star like Betelgeuse},
author={Georges Meynet and Lionel Haemmerl{\'e} and Sylvia Ekstrom and Cyril Georgy and Jose H Groh and Andre Maeder},
journal={Eas Publications Series},
year={2013},
volume={60},
pages={17-28}
}
• Published 6 March 2013
• Physics
• Eas Publications Series
We discuss the physics and the evolution of a typical massive star passing through an evolutionary stage similar to that of Betelgeuse. After a brief introduction recalling various observed parameters of Betelgeuse, we discuss the Pre-Main-Sequence phase (PMS), the Main-Sequence (MS) phase, the physics governing the duration of the first crossing of the HR diagram, the red supergiant stage (RSG), the post-red supergiant phases and the final fate of solar metallicity stars with masses between 9…
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