Largest known stars discovered by astronomers

[Chronos]

Another interesting release:
Astronomers reveal biggest stars yet seen
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn5046
It just keeps getting weirder when you look far enough back. Modern theory is sometimes frighteningly accurate.

 

[Andromeda321]

80 solar masses compared to the previously known 60 solar masses... wow. Just wondering though, how can such a large star possibly form without undergoing fusion at an earlier stage?

 

[B. Elliott]

80 solar masses compared to the previously known 60 solar masses... wow. Just wondering though, how can such a large star possibly form without undergoing fusion at an earlier stage?

lack of heavier elements at the time?