WOH G64 is a supergiant dying star that was found in a Magellanic cloud in a neighboring galaxy about 160 thousand light years away. We are watching the star implode on itself as at least 40% of it has recently shrunk. It is preparing for a large supernova explosion we might be able to see.
Chemical Composition:
- Titanium oxide
- Other metals
Location: RA 4h 55m 10.49s Dec -68 20'29.08'
Spectral Analysis:
Stellar Classification: M5I
Work Cited:
- Nancy Atkinson (2008). "Astronomers Image Dying Supergiant Star" retrieved on October 1, 2015 from http://www.universetoday.com/14551/astronomers-image-dying-supergiant-star/
- N.A. (2015). "WOH G64" retrieved on October 1, 2015 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WOH_G64
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