A team of ESO astronomers has captured detailed images of Beteigeuze, a red supergiant star located 600 light-years from Earth, in the final stages of its life before it is expected to explode as a supernova.[399681][375653] The images, taken by the ALMA telescope, show the star in unprecedented detail, providing valuable insights into its final moments.[399681][375653] Beteigeuze is one of the most massive stars in the universe, with a mass more than 20 times that of our sun.[375653] The star's explosion will release an enormous amount of energy, potentially visible from Earth.[399681]