V602 Carinae

V602 Carinae, also known as V602 Car or HD 97671 is a red supergiant and variable star. It has a spectral type of M3. It is located in the constellation of Carina. It is thought to be one of largest known stars, having a solar radius of 1,142 times larger than the Sun.[1]

References

  1. ↑ González-Torà, G.; Wittkowski, M.; Davies, B.; Plez, B. (December 19, 2023). "The effect of winds on atmospheric layers of red supergiants II. Modelling VLTI/GRAVITY and MATISSE observations of AH Sco, KW Sgr, V602 Car, CK Car and V460 Car". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 683: A19. arXiv:2312.12521. doi:10.1051/0004-6361/202348047. ISSN 0004-6361.