Welcome to our sleep meditation journey to the absolutely magnificent red star,
Betelgeuse.
Tonight you will let go of all of your worries.
Allow yourself to be transported to this incredible celestial realm of a massive and luminous red star.
Betelgeuse is a red supergiant,
Which means it is a much larger and slightly cooler star than our sun.
So get ready.
Welcome aboard my celestial sailboat Stardust,
Where we will sail into the night sky to the stars.
Tonight,
Climb aboard and join me on a journey through the vast and wondrous expanse of the nebula surrounding Betelgeuse,
As we go in for a closer look.
As we set sail on our celestial voyage,
You'll be able to relax and unwind as we glide through the river of stars.
Imagine the gentle rocking of the boat as we sail through the galaxy,
Surrounded by a sea of stars that shimmer and dance around us.
Feel the cool moon breeze on your face and on your skin as we explore the wonders of the cosmos.
As we journey far away to Betelgeuse,
We'll be able to escape the stresses of everyday life and reconnect with the beauty and majesty of the universe.
So come along and join me on this adventure through the stars.
As the cool evening breeze begins to settle in,
I gently tuck you into a cozy and luxurious cashmere-able blanket on a deck chair.
The soft fabric envelopes you in warmth and comfort,
And you sink into the chair with a contented sigh.
The deck chair cradles you in its embrace,
And you feel such a sense of relaxation and tranquility wash over you.
Tonight though,
You have to wear special star shades to protect your eyes from the bright red glare of Betelgeuse.
Don't worry,
You are perfectly safe with me on Stardust.
We have made this trip back and forth to Betelgeuse many times.
Now close your eyes,
And let go of all of your worries,
As the gentle rocking of the boat and the soothing sound of the moon waves will lull you into a peaceful sleep.
You are safe and secure,
Surrounded by the warmth and comfort of the blanket and the deck chair.
You can even drift off into a deep and restful slumber,
And you will feel rejuvenated and refreshed when you awaken to a new day.
Imagine yourself drifting through the vast expanse of the galaxy,
Surrounded by a sea of stars that shimmer and dance around you.
Feel the peace and tranquility of this place as you let go of all of your stress and tension.
As you journey with me tonight,
Allow your mind to focus on the soothing sounds of your breath and the peaceful rhythm of the universe.
Let yourself be carried away by the gentle flow of the galaxy as you let go of your cares and drift off into a deep and restful sleep.
Take a moment now to get comfortable and settle into a very relaxed position.
When you're ready,
Let yourself be drawn into the gorgeous vistas surrounding Betelgeuse and the incredible Red Star himself.
Betelgeuse is also known as Alpha Orionis,
A red supergiant star located in the constellation Orion.
It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and it is easily visible to the naked eye.
So next time you're out in the night,
Look up to the sky and look for it.
The name Betelgeuse comes from the Arabic phrase,
Yad al-Jazza,
Which translates to Hand of the Giant.
This is a fitting name as Betelgeuse is one of the largest known stars with a diameter around 1200 times that of our sun.
It's incredible.
It's so enormous.
Betelgeuse is also a variable star.
This means its brightness changes over time.
It has been seen to dim and brighten on a regular basis with the longest period of dimming lasting around two years.
This has led to wild speculation that the star may be nearing the end of its life and could eventually explode in a supernova.
Because Betelgeuse is about 640 light years away from Earth,
Even if it did explode,
That would not be visible to the naked eye for another 640 years,
But it would still be a spectacular event.
But not tonight,
Betelgeuse.
Betelgeuse is also surrounded by a complex and colorful nebula created by the outflow of material from the star.
Sometimes Betelgeuse is called Alpha Orionis and it's easy to find.
Orion is one of the most recognizable and brightest constellations in the night sky and it can be seen in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
While I'm sailing,
In order to find Betelgeuse,
You just look for the constellation Orion in the night sky.
That's pretty easy to recognize.
It contains several bright stars arranged in a distinctive hourglass shape.
The three stars that make up Orion's belt are some of the most prominent and recognizable features of the constellation.
Betelgeuse is located at the top left corner of the hourglass shape,
Just above and to the left of the belt stars.
And if you're very clever,
It is the ninth brightest star in the night sky.
If you can do the mental math,
You can find it that way.
But if you have trouble finding Orion,
You can also use the two pointer stars in the constellation Ursa Major or the Big Dipper to locate it.
The two pointer stars point towards Polaris,
The north star where we've already been,
And then they continue on to point towards Orion.
Betelgeuse is a pretty easily recognizable star if you know where to look.
Tonight,
We can only get so close.
If we were able to be closer,
It would appear as a massive and luminous red star.
It's one of the brightest stars,
And as we get closer,
It's even more dazzling.
So keep your eye shades on.
The nebula is sparkling and twinkling all around us.
I'm just spinning the ship around.
Betelgeuse is pronounced beet-ool-jews.
The emphasis is typically on the first syllable beet.
The second syllable ool is pronounced like you in you,
And the third syllable juice is pronounced like juice.
The ninth brightest star in the night sky juice is pronounced like juice.
The 1988 Tim Burton film Betelgeuse was named after the star Betelgeuse.
They chose the name because it was catchy and memorable,
But also because it fit with the film's overall aesthetic and tone.
I love that film.
It's a dark comedy fantasy,
And the main character,
Betelgeuse,
Is a very mischievous ghost.
It's also funny that the word juice is a slang for energy,
And Betelgeuse was a ghost in that movie.
We're just going past the moon now on our way back to Earth.
It's been a journey of romance and mystery,
A journey that fills our hearts with love and our minds with wonder when we look in the night sky.
As our celestial journey comes to a close,
I gently guide you back to your bed on Earth.
You feel a sense of peace and contentment as we sail through the spectacular veil of stars that surrounds Betelgeuse,
And you are still filled with a sense of gratitude for the magical journey that we shared.
I help you settle into your bed.
I'm tucking you in beneath the soft and cozy blankets.
You feel a sense of warmth and comfort wash over you as you drift off to sleep,
And you're filled with a sense of gratitude for the wonderful journey that we have shared.
As you fall asleep,
You feel a sense of peace and tranquility wash over you,
Knowing that you've been transported to a magical and wondrous place.
You are filled with a sense of wonder and awe for the beauty and majesty of the universe,
And you are so grateful for the chance to have experienced it all firsthand.
Sweet dreams.
Good night now.
