Tag: extreme mass ratio binaries
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Betelgeuse’s Hidden Partner Is Not What We Expected: A Sun-Like Young Star
Unexpected Finding: A Sun-Like Companion in Betelgeuse’s Orbit For decades, Betelgeuse has been a cosmic puzzle: a red supergiant blazing at the edge of its life, with rumors of a binary partner shaping its erratic brightness. When astronomers planned a December 2024 window to glimpse a possible companion, they anticipated a compact, exotic object such…
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Betelgeuse Companion Revealed: A Surprising Find in Orion
The Big Reveal: A Hidden Partner in Betelgeuse’s Tale The star Betelgeuse, one of the most famous and enigmatic celestial bodies in our night sky, has long invited speculation about its companions. After a concerted campaign of observations last December, scientists announced a surprising result: Betelgeuse’s binary partner is likely not a dense remnant like…
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Betelgeuse’s Secret Companion Finally Revealed: Meet Betelbuddy
Lonely Giant No More: Betelgeuse Has a Companionship Secret Betelgeuse, the brilliant red supergiant marking Orion’s shoulder, has long captured the imagination of skywatchers. For decades, it has also intrigued scientists who suspected that this colossal star might not be alone. After years of careful observation and a rare window of opportunity, researchers from Carnegie…