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Betelgeuse (star)
You may be looking for the planet of the same name.

Betelgeuse was a star visible from Earth. (PROSE: Byzantium!, TV: Under the Lake) It formed the upper left star in the Orion constellation. (PROSE: Byzantium!)

The Terpsivores came from Betelgeuse. (COMIC: Death Disco) The Seventh Doctor thought the Raagr'an came from somewhere near Betelgeuse. (PROSE: Sunday Afternoon, AD 848,988)

The Grand Betelgeuse Hotel was the most opulent casino hotel in the universe. (AUDIO: The Grand Betelgeuse Hotel)

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In the 1st century, Ian pointed out the star to Vicki Pallister. (PROSE: Byzantium!)

According to the Fourth Doctor, the Betelgeuse system contained the official Catholic Papal Seat by 3278. (PROSE: Managra) The Fourth Doctor also referred to a planet called Betelgeuse. (TV: Destiny of the Daleks)

In 2382, the "Betelgeuse run" was a common route for load lifter ships. (PROSE: Fear of the Dark)

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