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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.

NASA Image Of The Day

NASA Image of the Day

The latest NASA "Image of the Day" image.

NASA Kicks Off Inspiration Tour with Steelers vs. Falcons Game
14 Sep 2026

Fans pose for a photo with an astronaut in the NASA Experience Zone at an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

NASA Kicks Off Inspiration Tour with Steelers vs. Falcons Game

NASA's Chandra Spots Galactic Gem
11 Sep 2026

Galaxies are like cosmic gems, each with characteristics including size and shape that make them distinct. A gallery from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes displays a collection of galactic images that showcase this variety.

NASA's Chandra Spots Galactic Gem

APOD for Today

Astronomy Picture of the Day

APOD

The hydrogen in your body and present in every molecule of water came from the

APOD

This sight was worth getting out of bed early.

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Favicon 2 European Earth-observing satellites launching to orbit from South America tonight: Watch it live

A Vega C rocket will launch Europe's FLEX and Copernicus-3C spacecraft to orbit from French Guiana tonight (Sept. 14), and you can watch the action live.

Favicon The US government is 'sincere in its efforts to understand UAP', new White House council chair says

The recently created UAP Science Advisory Council recently gathered at a private meeting at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

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