A couple months back, astronomers officially confirmed the existence of “Betelbuddy,” Betelgeuse’s long-suspected companion star. Since then, researchers have been toiling away at characterizing ...
Astronomers use the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii to capture an image of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse. - International Gemini Observatory / NOIRLab / NSF / AURA / J. Chu Red supergiant star ...
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 ...
Betelgeuse’s intense glow and vast size—about 700 times the Sun’s radius—have long made it difficult to study anything nearby. Using the NASA-NSF-funded ‘Alopeke instrument on the Gemini North ...
The red supergiant star Betelgeuse, which shines intensely in the constellation of Orion, has always intrigued astronomers ...
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse! The red supergiant that marks Orion’s left shoulder may have a tiny, unseen companion. Two independent studies found evidence of a star about the same mass as the sun, orbiting ...
International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA Betelgeuse is one of the most famous stars in the sky. It is located on the shoulder of Orion in the constellation, which means it is easily visible ...