Betelgeuse’s Binary Companion Revealed as Young Star in Surprising Astronomical Discovery
Astronomers have made a surprising discovery about Betelgeuse’s mysterious companion star. Instead of the expected white dwarf or neutron star, observations reveal a young, Sun-like star orbiting the red supergiant.
Unexpected Discovery Challenges Stellar Evolution Models
Astronomers have uncovered a surprising revelation about one of the night sky’s most famous stars, according to recent observations. The companion object orbiting Betelgeuse, the distinctive red supergiant in Orion’s constellation, has been identified as a young, Sun-like star rather than the expected stellar remnant, sources indicate.