Tag: Stars
Watch a star get destroyed by a supermassive black hole in the first simulation of its kind
If a star gets too close to a black hole, it gets shredded and produces a complex ball of light. These videos are the first time this dramatic event has been simulated in detail.
Supermoons are boring – here are 5 things in the sky worth your time
What’s so special about a supermoon? Hardly anything. There are better things to observe in the night sky, according to a professional astronomer.
Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back
Light pollution is a relatively new problem. Simple solutions can fix it.
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak and could be the best this century – here’s how to catch it
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks each year in early May, but this year it should be particularly good, thanks to dark skies and extra activity.
Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start
People have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years. Here’s where to start if you want to learn more about the night sky – from spotting easy-to-find constellations to using the best apps.
Curious Kids: how do black holes pull in light?
Black holes are known for pulling in all kinds of stuff – including light. Here’s how that actually works.
