cape canaveral, florida - For the first time, scientists have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet — not just a nibble or bite, but one b
Morgan MacLeod designed the computer model that helped astronomers study the recent discovery, and what they believe might happen to Earth in about 5 billion years.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — For the first time, scientists have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet — not just a nibble or bite, but one big gulp.
Astronomers on Wednesday …
Scientists have captured the moment a star engulfed a gas giant for the first time ever. The event was a preview of what could happen to Earth in the future.
By Daniel Lawler and Pierre CelerierAgence France-Presse PARIS Scientists said on Wednesday that they have observed a dying star swallowing a planet for the first time, offering a preview of Earth’s expected fate in around five billion years.But when the Sun finally does engulf Earth, it will cause only a “tiny perturbation” compared to this cosmic explosion, the US