Astronomers have firm evidence that Betelgeuse, one of the most famous stars in the night sky, is not alone. “Honestly, I thought we did not have the sensitivity to detect Betelgeuse B as it was predicted,” explains Montargès. While there was evidence for the existence of this companion star, including a possible direct detection with the Gemini North Telescope in Hawaiʻi, USA, this is the strongest evidence for, and clearest image yet of, Betelgeuse B. The potential detection of Betelgeuse B will prompt astronomers to investigate how the companion could affect Betelgeuse's anticipated supernova explosion. This research was presented in a paper titled “VLT/SPHERE images the candidate companion of Betelgeuse” to appear in Astronomy & Astrophysics.