Thursday, January 22, 2026

Hubble observations add evidence of elusive companion orbiting supergiant star Betelgeuse

 Hubble observations add evidence of elusive companion orbiting supergiant star Betelgeuse | CNN (Thanks to Finn for this one)

Betelgeuse’s reddish tint can be spotted gleaming from the Orion constellation, situated about 650 light-years away from Earth.

The bright star is so large that more than 400 million suns could fit inside of it. Its relative proximity and luminosity have made it a favorite among astronomers who observe and study the giant star’s evolution.

Betelgeuse and its companion star, Siwarha