Film & Animation

Famous Erupting Star System – Eta Carinae: Are There Twins Elsewhere?

Eta Carinae is the most luminous and massive star system known within 10,000 light years of the Sun. It is known for a dramatic eruption that was seen in the mid-19th century. An enormous amount of material was hurled into space – at least 10 times the mass of the Sun. Eta Carinae is visually stunning with gas and dust surrounding it, hiding the star within. No other object like it is known. However, now scientists may have found similar objects in other galaxies. Are they really Eta Carinae twins?... Read More