Discovery of Star WOH G64
Scientists captured an image of a star outside our galaxy, WOH G64, a red supergiant in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The star is shedding its outer layers, hinting at a future supernova explosion.
Key Points
- Star WOH G64 is a red supergiant located in the Large Magellanic Cloud
- Scientists used the Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI) to capture the image
- Observing WOH G64 could provide insights into stellar evolution and supernovae
Pros
- Unprecedented image of a star outside our galaxy
- Potential for understanding stellar evolution and supernovae