Astronomers Solve 1,000-Year Mystery of Betelgeuse Companion Star
Astronomers have finally cracked the long-standing mystery of Betelgeuse’s companion star after a thousand years of speculation. Using the Gemini North telescope and its “Alopeke” instrument, a team led by NASA Ames Research Center scientist Steve Howell detected the faint companion star for the first time ever. The discovery confirms that Betelgeuse’s six-year dimming is … Read more