Wolf-Rayet star

A Wolf-Rayet star is a rare, massive, and extremely hot star characterized by strong stellar winds and significant mass loss. These stars are in a late stage of stellar evolution, often preceding a supernova explosion, and are known for their broad emission lines of ionized elements in their spectra.

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APODs including "Wolf-Rayet star"

Thor's Helmet

17/03/2025

Wolf-Rayet Star 124: Stellar Wind Machine

03/02/2025

Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb

29/01/2025

NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula

12/11/2024

SH2-308: The Dolphin Head Nebula

07/06/2024

The Nebulous Realm of WR 134

31/05/2024

Thor's Helmet

09/01/2024

Cygnus: Bubble and Crescent

04/09/2023

WR 134 Ring Nebula

18/05/2023

Sh2-308: A Dolphin Shaped Star Bubble

29/03/2023

Thor's Helmet

20/12/2022

The Asymmetric Nebula Surrounding Wolf-Rayet Star 18

09/11/2022