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Astronomers have captured the clearest images yet suggesting that the star Betelgeuse has a companion star nearby.

Recent astronomical observations have produced the sharpest images ever of the well-known red supergiant star Betelgeuse, providing the strongest evidence yet that it has a companion star. This discovery was reported by multiple scientific news sources and observatories, revealing new insights into Betelgeuse's stellar environment.