Betelgeuse was astar visible fromEarth. (PROSE:Byzantium!,TV:Under the Lake) It formed the upper left star in theOrion constellation. (PROSE:Byzantium!)

TheTerpsivores came from Betelgeuse. (COMIC:Death Disco) TheSeventh Doctor thought theRaagr'an came from somewhere near Betelgeuse. (PROSE:Sunday Afternoon, AD 848,988)

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

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In the1st century, Ian pointed out the star toVicki Pallister. (PROSE:Byzantium!)

According to theFourth Doctor, theBetelgeuse system contained the officialCatholicPapal Seat by3278. (PROSE:Managra) The Fourth Doctor also referred to aplanet calledBetelgeuse. (TV:Destiny of the Daleks)

In2382, the "Betelgeuse run" was a common route for load lifter ships. (PROSE:Fear of the Dark)