Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
X-Rays Indicate Star Ripped Up by Black Hole
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2004 is “X-Rays Indicate Star Ripped Up by Black Hole,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit: M. Weiss, CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.
From the explanation
“What could rip a star apart? A black hole .”
— APOD editors, February 24, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 24, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Illustration Credit: M. Weiss, CXC , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 144 words