The star WOH G64, located 160,000 light-years away, is cloaked in an egg-shaped cocoon, revealing a dramatic transition before possible supernova.
We've observed the largest star known in the Large Magellanic Cloud, demonstrating an unprecedented level of detail previously unattainable with typical telescopes.
The cocoon surrounding WOH G64 may relate to drastic material ejections prior to a supernova explosion, marking a critical transition in its lifecycle.
The dramatic observations from the VLTI indicate that WOH G64 is blowing off layers, potentially due to its rotation or an undiscovered companion.
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