Astronomers observe companion star orbiting stellar giant Betelgeuse
Astronomers detect companion star orbiting Betelgeuse
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What was observed orbiting Betelgeuse
A companion star
When was the observation made
July 29, 2026
Who contributed to the discovery
A Dutch astronomer
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On July 29, 2026, astronomers observed a companion star orbiting the stellar giant Betelgeuse.
The detection was made possible by new telescope images, providing the best evidence yet that Betelgeuse is actually two stars. A Dutch astronomer contributed to the discovery, which comes after a long search.
The current status of the discovery and further research plans are not detailed.
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After Centuries of Research, Betelgeuse Turns Out to Be Two Stars, Not One ZME Science · 92d ago broke it first
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