Giant Star WOH G64 Transforms, May Be Preparing for Supernova Explosion
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.
