Astronomers have observed a rare event in our galaxy, as a bloated star has swallowed a planet. The event occurred in the Aquila constellation, about 12,000 light-years from Earth. Spectroscopic observations of the star showed that its chemical composition was altered due to the ingestion of the planet. The star, known as a red giant, is in a stage of life where it expands and engulfs nearby planets. The discovery provides new insights into the cosmic evolution of planetary systems.
Scientists Witness Star in Our Galaxy Swallowing Planet
In a first, scientists have witnessed a bloated star in our own galaxy swallowing a planet. This planetary feast is believed to have occurred near Aquila, an eagle-like constellation, located about 12,000 light-years from Earth.
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