Universe's Giant Star WOH G64 Shows Signs of Impending Supernova
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Giant Star WOH G64 Transforms, May Be Preparing for Supernova Explosion
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News18•24-02-2026, 09:00
Giant Star WOH G64 Transforms, May Be Preparing for Supernova Explosion
•New research suggests WOH G64, one of the largest known stars, dramatically transformed in 2014.
•The star transitioned from a red supergiant to a rare yellow hypergiant, possibly indicating an impending supernova.
•WOH G64, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, is over 1,500 times the Sun's radius and has a short lifespan.
•The change might be due to a large part of its surface being ejected, possibly from interaction with a companion star or a pre-supernova 'superwind' phase.
•Scientists hope to witness WOH G64's death, which would provide valuable insights into massive star evolution.
