Rare Discovery: Black Hole Rips Apart Star

Astronomers from the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy have discovered the closest recorded instance of a star being torn apart by a supermassive black hole, located about 160 million light-years from Earth. The event, known as ASASSN-23bd, was detected using visible light and is a rare find due to its proximity. This discovery could provide valuable insights into the growth and material collection process of supermassive black holes.