In late 2019 Betelgeuse, a star within the Orion constellation, grew dim, leading to speculation that its life might be at an end and it would become a supernova. The dimming, now felt due to “dust” ...
Orion and the molecular cloud covering the region. Betelgeuse is the red star in the upper left. Credit : Rogelio Bernal Andreo When a prominent star in the night sky suddenly dims, it generates a lot ...
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Betelgeuse, one of the most familiar stars in the sky, may have a hidden companion star orbiting it
Astronomers have observed what they believe to be a never-before-seen companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, a pulsating red supergiant star in the shoulder of the Orion constellation. One of the best ...
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Supergiant star Betelgeuse is full of mysteries. New observations might solve the biggest one
Astronomers have long searched for clues that a hidden companion star sits out of view near the red supergiant star Betelgeuse. Now, they’ve uncovered a new piece of evidence: a trail like the wake ...
Red supergiant stars represent a pivotal phase in the late-stage evolution of massive stars. Betelgeuse, one of the nearest and most studied red supergiants, offers a unique opportunity to explore a ...
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