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AaS! 255: How Do the Biggest Stars Get So Big?


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How do we measure the sizes of stars? What are the biggest ones today, and how big could stars have gotten in the past? Is there any way for a star to cheat and get even bigger? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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