Red supergiant star expels mysteriously large cloud of gas The star, called DFK 52, is a member of a cluster of similar red supergiants, but it's losing mass at an extreme rate never seen before. Astrobitica August 13, 2025 (Last updated: August 13, 2025) 1 minute read The star, called DFK 52, is a member of a cluster of similar red supergiants, but it’s losing mass at an extreme rate never seen before. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Halley-type comet’s water holds clues to life on EarthNext: NASA Roman core survey will trace cosmic expansion over time