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Luminous Blue Variables

AG Carinae

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AG Carinae (HD 94910) is a luminous blue variable (LBV) located approximately 17,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina (the Keel). With an apparent… Read More »AG Carinae

Eta Carinae

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Eta Carinae (η Car) is a massive binary star system located approximately 7,500 light-years away in the constellation Carina. Composed of at least two exceptionally… Read More »Eta Carinae

Pistol Star

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The Pistol Star (V4647 Sagittarii) is a blue hypergiant star located in the southern constellation Sagittarius. It is one of the most massive and luminous… Read More »Pistol Star