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A Century-Old Cosmic Mystery Solved as Astronomers Spot Betelgeuse’s Companion Star
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Astronomers have captured the clearest image yet of a long-suspected star orbiting Betelgeuse, bringing a 100-year search to a successful close. This exciting discovery helps explain the famous supergiant's shifting brightness and offers scientists a clearer understanding of how massive stars evolve.
Astronomers have captured the clearest image yet of a long-suspected star orbiting Betelgeuse, bringing a 100-year search to a successful close. This exciting discovery helps explain the famous supergiant’s shifting brightness and offers scientists a clearer understanding of how massive stars evolve.