Astronomers Detect Celestial ‘Wake’ from Betelgeuse’s Companion Star

Jan 12, 2026 - 08:45
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Astronomers Detect Celestial ‘Wake’ from Betelgeuse’s Companion Star
This artist’s concept shows the red supergiant star Betelgeuse and an orbiting companion star. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Elizabeth Wheatley, STScI / Andrea Dupree, CfA.

New multi-year observations from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based telescopes reveal how a faint companion star, dubbed Siwarha, carves a trail through Betelgeuse’s extended atmosphere.

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