Astronomers may have finally solved one of the weirdest mysteries of our night sky: why Betelgeuse, a massive star in the ...

Astronomers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian have uncovered direct evidence that the red supergiant ...

The bizarre dimming patterns of Betelgeuse, an enormous red supergiant star in the constellation Orion, have bewildered ...

PHOENIX — Like a motorboat doing doughnuts in a lake, Betelgeuse’s companion star leaves a wake in the giant star’s atmosphere. Signs of the smaller star’s trail around the red supergiant are the best ...

When Betelgeuse finally collapses, the star – currently a red supergiant – will likely shine as brightly as the Moon in the ...

Astronomers may have finally solved one of the weirdest mysteries of our night sky: why Betelgeuse, a massive star in the constellation Orion, seems to fade and brig ...

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a companion star in a tight orbit around Betelgeuse, resolving a long-standing mystery about the star’s varying brightness. Reading time 2 minutes In 2024, ...

Astronomers and scientists love Betelgeuse because it shines so brightly. While most stars appear as tiny points of light, ...

Astronomers have recently made a groundbreaking discovery involving Betelgeuse, the prominent red supergiant star known for its bright glow and peculiar behavior. Located approximately 10,000 ...

A new study led by Harvard & Smithsonian’s Center for Astrophysics has uncovered direct evidence of a long-suspected ...

Astronomers have observed what they believe to be a never-before-seen companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, a pulsating red supergiant star in the shoulder of the Orion constellation. One of the best ...