Astronomers find clear evidence that Betelgeuse star 'is not single'

Astronomers this week unveiled the first image of a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and most recognizable stars in the Orion constellation. As RFI reports, the discovery confirms that Betelgeuse is not a solitary star, marking the first direct observation of its companion.

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