Astronomers have finally solved a centuries-old puzzle surrounding the red supergiant star Betelgeuse. After hundreds of years of puzzling observations, scientists have confirmed the existence of a previously hidden companion star orbiting the famous star.
This discovery, made possible by new imaging techniques, reveals a "binary twin" – a second star locked in a cosmic dance with Betelgeuse. The companion star was long suspected, but now its presence is definitively proven.
Interestingly, this newly discovered companion is already doomed. Like Betelgeuse, it's nearing the end of its life and will eventually explode as a supernova.
Betelgeuse, located in the constellation Orion, is a well-known star that occasionally brightens dramatically, captivating skywatchers. Understanding its binary system provides crucial insights into the life cycles of massive stars.
