Overview

• Researchers observed periodic X-ray and UV light bursts as a star orbits a supermassive black hole every 3.5 years.
• Simulations show the spaghettification and partial consumption of stars, explaining the lack of expected X-ray emissions.
• Astronomers can now predict future 'mealtimes' of black holes based on observed data.
• The study utilizes advanced telescopes like NASA’s Chandra and Swift, and ESA’s XMM-Newton.
• Simulations provide insights into the cosmic 'burp' phenomenon where most stellar material is expelled rather than consumed.