New images reveal Betelgeuse’s buddy star
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Astronomers have captured the clearest images yet of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, the famous red supergiant in Orion. Using advanced imaging techniques in December 2024, they photographed the smaller star, now named Siwarha, confirming a century of hints. The companion is estimated to be 2.6–3.1 times our sun's mass.
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