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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"

A Slow Explosion

A Slow Explosion

25/03/2003

NGC 2359: Thor's Helmet

NGC 2359: Thor's Helmet

05/12/2002

At the Edge of the Crescent Nebula

At the Edge of the Crescent Nebula

02/08/2000

WR 104: Pinwheel Star

WR 104: Pinwheel Star

09/04/1999

WR124: Stellar Fireball

WR124: Stellar Fireball

09/11/1998

A Wolf Rayet Star Bubble

A Wolf Rayet Star Bubble

28/09/1997

A Wolf-Rayet Star Blows Bubbles

A Wolf-Rayet Star Blows Bubbles

03/01/1997

Bubbles and Arcs in NGC 2359

Bubbles and Arcs in NGC 2359

02/01/1997

A Wolf-Rayet Star Bubble

A Wolf-Rayet Star Bubble

26/08/1996