Black hole destroying star, illustration

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Black hole destroying star, illustration

Black hole destroying star, illustration. A black hole is an object so compact (usually a collapsed star) that nothing can escape its gravitational pull. Not even light. In this image, we can see a black hole, but only because it is surrounded by a superheated disc of material, an accretion disc. The massive gravity is also pulling in and tidally disrupting a nearby star. Such events are believed to be occurring close to the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, called Sagittarius A*

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MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Artwork Space Star Accretion Collapsed Gas Cloud Gravitational Pull Star Death

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This print showcases the destructive power of a black hole as it devours a neighboring star. The illustration vividly portrays the sheer compactness of a black hole, an object so dense that not even light can escape its gravitational pull. In this image, we are able to discern the presence of the black hole due to its encirclement by a scorching-hot disc of material known as an accretion disc. The immense gravity exerted by the black hole is also causing tidal disruption in the nearby star, tearing it apart with tremendous force. Scientists believe that such cataclysmic events occur in close proximity to Sagittarius A*, which lies at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy. Mark Garlick's artwork masterfully captures this awe-inspiring phenomenon, reminding us of both the beauty and ferocity present in our vast universe. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene, we are reminded of how little we truly comprehend about these enigmatic cosmic entities. This remarkable depiction serves as a testament to human curiosity and exploration, urging us to continue unraveling the mysteries that lie beyond our planet's boundaries. It stands as a reminder that there is still much more for us to discover and understand about space, stars, and their inevitable demise within supermassive black holes like Sagittarius A*.

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