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Astronomers finally image Betelgeuse’s suspected companion star
Key Takeaways
- Astronomers used ESO’s Very Large Telescope to identify a source consistent with Betelgeuse B.
- The companion was imaged from 2024 data when it was predicted to be furthest from Betelgeuse in the sky.
- Researchers estimate the companion may be about two to three times the Sun’s mass.
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DT Editorial Team··via universetoday.com