Astronomers Detect A Star Swallowing A Planet
Scientists have long theorized that older stars swell up as they age and devour nearby planets. However, the assumption has been derived from observations made before and after the event. Now, for the first time, astronomers have caught a star in the act of engulfing a planet. The star in question is similar to our Sun. It resides approximately 12,000 light-years away, near the eagle-like constellation Aquila.