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Clearest image ever of Betelgeuse’s companion | ESO News

Posted on: 28 Jul 2026, 8:00 am


Astronomers have finally obtained firm evidence that Betelgeuse, a famous star in the Orion constellation, is not alone. Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) they have obtained the clearest image ever of what likely is Betelgeuse B, a star orbiting Betelgeuse and which could explain some of its brightness variations. This video summarises the discovery.

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NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches
31 Aug 2026

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope on board is seen transiting the sun during launch from Launch Complex 39A, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches

NASA's Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor
28 Aug 2026

President Donald J. Trump awarded NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Aug. 28, 2026, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

NASA's Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor

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Favicon Watch 2 astronauts take 6th-ever all-female spacewalk today

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and France's Sophie Adenot will conduct the sixth all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (Sept. 1), and you can watch it live.

Favicon NASA's doomed Swift space telescope restarts science work after rescue mission fails

NASA's Swift space telescope has resumed science observations after a private mission failed to boost its decaying orbit, making the most of its remaining time in space.

Faces of the Moon A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin Click the book below for information on the book

There Once Was A Sky Full Of Stars A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin Click the book below for information on the book

The 100 Best Targets for Astrophotography A new book by ASNH member Ruben Kier Click the book below for a review from Springer.com