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Betelgeuse B

Astronomers Capture Clearest Image Yet of Betelgeuse’s Likely Companion

Advanced VLT/SPHERE imaging and months of processing reveal a 2.6–3.1 solar‑mass star near Betelgeuse, prompting planned follow‑up to confirm orbital motion.