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September 11 - 13, 2026
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Clearest image ever of Betelgeuse’s companion | ESO News

Posted on: 28 Jul 2026, 8:00 am


Astronomers have finally obtained firm evidence that Betelgeuse, a famous star in the Orion constellation, is not alone. Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) they have obtained the clearest image ever of what likely is Betelgeuse B, a star orbiting Betelgeuse and which could explain some of its brightness variations. This video summarises the discovery.

NASA Image Of The Day

NASA Image of the Day

The latest NASA "Image of the Day" image.

Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install
4 Aug 2026

Technicians inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center complete installation of a commemorative plaque on the agency’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, as photographed on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Roman Space Telescope Plaque Install

Guinea-Bissau Tidal Waters
3 Aug 2026

Relatively low tidal waters expose sandflats and mudflats in the Bijagós Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau in this image acquired on November 28, 2025, with the OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8. These coastal landforms support an array of invertebrates, making the archipelago a popular stopover for migratory shorebirds.

Guinea-Bissau Tidal Waters

APOD for Today

Astronomy Picture of the Day

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Astronomy News

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Favicon When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching

Meet the citizen scientist initiative bringing you closer to totality.

Favicon August full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Sturgeon Moon

Your guide to August's full Sturgeon Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Faces of the Moon A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin Click the book below for information on the book

There Once Was A Sky Full Of Stars A new book by ASNH member Bob Crelin Click the book below for information on the book

The 100 Best Targets for Astrophotography A new book by ASNH member Ruben Kier Click the book below for a review from Springer.com