Mysterious Activity in Star 1500x Sun, Color Changes Alarm Scientists: What if This Giant Explodes?
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Giant Star WOH G64: Is it Dying or an Illusion? Scientists Divided on Cosmic Mystery
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News18•24-02-2026, 19:21
Giant Star WOH G64: Is it Dying or an Illusion? Scientists Divided on Cosmic Mystery
•WOH G64, a star 1500 times larger than the Sun, shows alarming color changes from red to yellow, sparking scientific debate.
•Some researchers believe WOH G64 is entering a 'yellow hypergiant' phase, signaling an imminent supernova explosion.
•Other scientists suggest the color change is an illusion caused by titanium oxide molecules or a companion star, indicating it's still a red supergiant.
•Red supergiants are unstable, periodically changing brightness and color; gravitational interaction with a binary companion could create a deceptive dust cloud.
•Monitoring WOH G64 is crucial for understanding star life cycles and the dispersal of heavy elements essential for new planets and life.