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- Astronomers have obtained the first detailed image of a star outside our galaxy, capturing a pivotal moment in its life cycle.
- The star, known as WOH G64, is located an astonishing 1,60,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
- WOH G64 is nicknamed the "behemoth star".
- WOH G64 is classified as a red supergiant, with a size approximately 2,000 times that of our Sun.
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