Astronomers Capture First Detailed Image of Distant Giant Star
Astronomers have captured the first close-up image of WOH G64, a massive red supergiant star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, using the Very Large Telescope Interferometer in Chile. This achievement provides new insights into the final stages of massive stars' lives, revealing a complex, asymmetric envelope of gas and dust surrounding the star. The observations highlight the dynamic processes of mass loss and stellar evolution, offering a glimpse into the pre-supernova phase of such cosmic giants.
