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Astronomers have released the first images that reveal a bizarre mechanism in gigantic stars right before death

Emma Fierberg,Jessica OrwigNov 26, 2015, 02:09 IST

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VY Canis Majoris is a giant star rapidly losing weight. Astronomers have figured out what causes this weight loss.

Produced by Emma Fierberg. Original Reporting by Jessica Orwig. Narration by Graham Flanagan.

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