Thursday, February 20, 2014

ScienceDaily: Stars News

ScienceDaily: Stars News


Diamonds in the tail of the scorpion: Star cluster Messier 7

Posted: 19 Feb 2014 04:52 AM PST

A new image shows the bright star cluster Messier 7. Easily spotted with the naked eye close to the tail of the constellation of Scorpius, it is one of the most prominent open clusters of stars in the sky — making it an important astronomical research target.

When a black hole shreds a star, a bright flare tells the story

Posted: 18 Feb 2014 11:32 AM PST

A new study explains what happens during the disruption of a normal sun-like star by a supermassive black hole. The study shows why observers might fail to see evidence of the hydrogen in the star, casting doubt on a 2012 report of the disruption of an exotic helium star.

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