Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

Betelgeuse’s Hidden Partner: A Stellar Dance Shaping the Future of Red Supergiant Evolution For decades, astronomers have suspected Betelgeuse, the red supergiant star dominating the winter sky, wasn’t alone. Now, thanks to observations from the NASA Hubble Space Telescope, that suspicion has solidified. Scientists have detected a distinct ‘wake’ in the gas surrounding Betelgeuse, compelling … Read more