megangibson+FollowBetelgeuse’s Secret Star BFF?!Turns out Betelgeuse—the giant red star that could go supernova—might not be flying solo after all. Astronomers just caught the best-ever glimpse of a hidden companion star orbiting it, and they’ve nicknamed it ‘her bracelet’ (Siwarha). This little star is basically skimming through Betelgeuse’s outer layers every six years! The catch? It might get swallowed up before Betelgeuse explodes. Space drama, anyone? #Science #SpaceNews #Betelgeuse30Share
James Brady+FollowBetelgeuse’s Secret Star Finally Spotted!Betelgeuse, that super-bright star in Orion, has been hiding a wild secret for centuries—a tiny companion star orbiting super close! Astronomers just snapped the first-ever pic of this elusive sidekick, and it explains Betelgeuse’s weird six-year dimming cycle. Plot twist: Betelgeuse is expected to gobble up its companion in a cosmic cannibal move within 10,000 years. Space drama, anyone? #Science #Betelgeuse #SpaceMystery41Share
