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Next major discovery about WOH G64 by end of 2025?
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First Close-Up Image of Dying Star WOH G64 in Large Magellanic Cloud Captured
Nov 24, 2024, 08:00 AM
Astronomers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by capturing the first-ever close-up image of a dying star outside our Milky Way galaxy. The star, known as WOH G64, is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a neighboring galaxy approximately 160,000 light-years away. This significant observation was made by Keiichi Ohnaka from the Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile, showcasing the capabilities of modern astronomical technology.
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