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For the First Time, Astronomers Capture Stunning Close-Up of Giant Star Beyond the Milky Way
egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust. This extraordinary achievement provides an unprecedented view of the final stages of a star’s life beyond the Milky Way. WOH G64, one of the largest stars ever ...
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Unprecedented image may reveal impending supernova that could be visible from Earth
WOH G64 is a red supergiant star 2,000 times larger ... in a statement. “We discovered an egg-shaped cocoon closely surrounding the star. We are excited because this may be related to the ...