Very Massive Stars Blow Away Outer Layers in Powerful Winds Before Black Hole Collapse

Jul 5, 2025 - 17:00
Very Massive Stars Blow Away Outer Layers in Powerful Winds Before Black Hole Collapse
Massive stars may lose much more mass than expected before collapsing into black holes. A new study reveals that their powerful stellar winds strip outer layers early, reshaping theories of star evolution, black hole formation, and gravitational wave events. This research challenges previous models and helps explain observed features of stars like R136a1 in the Tarantula Nebula.