Hubble Telescope spies 'wake' of supergiant Beutelgeuse's hidden companion star - Space
Google News • 1/6/2026 • Last cited 1/7/2026
Summary
The Hubble Space Telescope has detected a "wake" indicating the presence of a hidden companion star to the supergiant Betelgeuse, potentially explaining its unusual dimming, according to NASA. This discovery may resolve significant questions regarding Betelgeuse's behavior in space.
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