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Astronomers capture image of possible companion to famous star Betelgeuse
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In fact, this theory has been around for 100 years.
Astronomers have made a notable discovery related to the famous star Betelgeuse. They have captured an image of a possible companion to this star. The idea of a companion to Betelgeuse is not new, as scientists have been theorizing about its existence for a long time.
In fact, this theory has been around for 100 years. Further details about this discovery can be found through KTSM 9 News, which has more information on the topic.
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Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Astronomers have made a notable discovery related to the famous star Betelgeuse. They have captured an image of a possible companion to this star. The idea of a companion to Betelgeuse is not new, as…
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