A 'monster' star 2 million times brighter than the sun disappears without a trace

[Kyle]

In 2019, scientists witnessed a massive star 2.5 million times brighter than the sun disappear without a trace.

Now, in a new paper published today (June 30) in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, a team of space detectives (see: astrophysicists) attempt to solve the case of the disappearing star by providing several possible explanations. Of these, one twist ending stands out: Perhaps, the researchers wrote, the massive star died and collapsed into a black hole without undergoing a supernova explosion first — a truly "unprecedented" act of stellar suicide.

A 'monster' star 2 million times brighter than the sun disappears without a trace

In 2019, scientists witnessed a massive star 2.5 million times brighter than the sun disappear without a trace.

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I'm sure it'll be Trumps fault!

 

[Sneakers]

It's just hiding. Sneaking around behind planets and stars so we can't see it. And then one day, it will jump out, yell SURPRISE! and hit the earth.

 

[SamSpade]

It's just hiding. Sneaking around behind planets and stars so we can't see it. And then one day, it will jump out, yell SURPRISE! and hit the earth.

Without knowing ANYTHING - I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case - something in the way. Does seem incredible that a star can disappear that fast, without a trace.

 

[kwillia]

... massive star died and collapsed into a black hole without undergoing a supernova explosion first — a truly "unprecedented" act of stellar suicide.

.. and then... 2020 happened.

 

[GregV814]

women and minorities will suffer!!! Biden promises this will NOT happen under his watch.....or handkerchief