"Stunning Discovery: 19 Wolf-Rayet Stars Found in Andromeda Galaxy"

Astronomers using the Lowell Discovery Telescope have discovered 19 new Wolf-Rayet stars in the Andromeda galaxy. These extremely hot and luminous stars are at an advanced stage of stellar evolution and are losing mass at a high rate. The newly detected stars are generally fainter than previously known ones due to increased reddening. The researchers estimate that there are about 60 more Wolf-Rayet stars left to be found in Andromeda and plan to focus on specific regions to identify more of these stars. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of the evolution and end states of massive stars.