Phys.Org September 04, 2026 • 16:20

Betelgeuse's atmosphere is becoming spotty and asymmetric—and a nearby companion could be shaping the pattern - Phys.org

By Sam Jarman

Betelgeuse's atmosphere is becoming spotty and asymmetric—and a nearby companion could be shaping the pattern - Phys.org

For the first time since its dramatic dimming in 2020, a team of astronomers has observed the inner atmosphere of Betelgeuse using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA). Led by Bill Dent at the University of Manchester, the team found that the giant star'…

For the first time since its dramatic dimming in 2020, a team of astronomers has observed the inner atmosphere of Betelgeuse using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA). Led by Bill Dent at the U… [+5343 chars]

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