Wolf-Rayet 134 (WR 134)

August 9 - 11, 2024 (Calhoun County Park, WV)

Wolf-Rayet 134 (WR 134) is a massive, hot, and luminous star located in the constellation of Cygnus. It belongs to the Wolf-Rayet class of stars, which are characterized by strong stellar winds and a significant loss of their outer hydrogen layers, exposing their helium-rich cores. WR 134 is known for its high temperature and rapid rotation, and it is part of a binary system, with a massive companion star that influences its stellar wind and evolution. This star is in a late stage of its life and is expected to eventually explode as a supernova.