Puzzling Variability of WOH G64 Fuels Debate Over Its Fate
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New observations of WOH G64 question earlier claims it briefly became a yellow hypergiant; latest spectra indicate it remains a red supergiant with a hot binary companion, implying observed changes may arise from atmospheric/binary effects rather than imminent supernova, so continued monitoring is essential.
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