NASA | Massive Black Hole Shreds Passing Star

NASA has observed instances where massive black holes tear apart passing stars in a process called "tidal disruption events." As a star gets too close to a black hole, the intense gravitational forces cause it to stretch and ultimately be shredded. This process releases a burst of energy, including X-rays and other radiation, which telescopes can detect. These events provide valuable insights into the behavior of black holes and the extreme gravitational forces they exert.