Artist’s impression of the disappearing star

Artist’s impression of the disappearing star

This illustration shows what the luminous blue variable star in the Kinman Dwarf galaxy could have looked like before its mysterious disappearance.

Credit:

ESO/L. Calçada

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About the Image

Id:eso2010a
Type:Artwork
Release date:30 June 2020, 12:00
Related releases:eso2010
Size:5000 x 2813 px

About the Object

Name:Kinman Dwarf galaxy
Type:Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable
Category:Stars

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