Giant star transforms in front of scientists... Are we approaching a colossal cosmic explosion?
Astronomers have observed a massive star, WOH G64, transitioning from a red supergiant to a rare yellow supergiant, potentially signaling an imminent supernova explosion.
Something is different. The cosmic giant has suddenly changed behavior; astronomers have no explanation
Astronomers are puzzled by the unusual behavior of the enormous star WOH G64 in the Large Magellanic Cloud, questioning whether it indicates an evolutionary turning point or merely instability typical of such massive stars late in their life cycle.
From red supergiant to yellow hypergiant: how WOH G64, one of the largest stars in the Universe, has changed
Astronomers have observed significant changes in WOH G64, one of the largest known stars in the universe, suggesting it may be transitioning from a red supergiant to a yellow hypergiant over just three decades.
WOH G64: The largest star that changed its 'face'
A new study published in Nature Astronomy reveals that WOH G64, one of the largest known stars in the universe, underwent a complete transformation in just a few years.
It neither explodes nor dims: confirmation that Betelgeuse has a hidden companion star in its atmosphere
A new study confirms the existence of a small companion star, named 'Siwarha', that orbits within the atmosphere of the red supergiant Betelgeuse, explaining its strange behavior.