18.46
Apparent Mag163,000
Distance (ly)M5I
Spectral Type3,008
Temperature (K)WOH G64 is one of the largest known stars, a red supergiant in the Large Magellanic Cloud surrounded by a thick torus of dust.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude18.46
Absolute Magnitude-6
Distance163,000 light-years
Spectral TypeM5I
Temperature3,008 K
Luminosity280,000 L☉
Radius1540 R☉
Mass25 M☉
Right Ascension04h 55m 10.5s
Declination-68° 20′ 29.0″
ConstellationDorado
Notable Facts
- WOH G64 is one of the largest stars known
- It is surrounded by a thick dust torus
- The star lies in the Large Magellanic Cloud