New images reveal Betelgeuse’s buddy star
Astronomers have finally captured clear images of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, solving a century-old mystery. The discovery helps scientists better understand the red supergiant and its future. This breakthrough is good news for stargazers and researchers alike.
The red supergiant star Betelgeuse (middle), which perches on a shoulder of the constellation Orion (right), is expected to swallow its companion star (small bright dot, left) in about 10,000 years.
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