Topic signal in Canada
Updated Jul 29, 2026
betelgeuse
Astronomers have found the strongest evidence yet that the star Betelgeuse has a companion star, sparking scientific interest and public searches on the discovery.
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Astronomers have found the strongest evidence yet that the star Betelgeuse has a companion star, sparking scientific interest and public searches on the discovery.
Recent astronomical observations have provided the strongest evidence to date confirming that Betelgeuse, a prominent stellar giant, has a companion star. High-resolution images and detailed studies from observatories like ESO and the Observatoire de Paris have visually captured this companion orbiting Betelgeuse.
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Observatoire de Paris
Visual proof : Betelgeuse does have a companion star - Observatoire de Paris
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