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Using telescopes from ESO and other organisations around the world, astronomers have spotted a rare blast of light from a star being ripped apart by a supermassive black hole. This video summarises the findings. More information and download options: Credit: ESO Directed by: Herbert Zodet. Editing: Herbert Zodet. Web and technical support: Gurvan Bazin and Raquel Yumi Shida. Written by: Stephanie Rowlands, Justin Tabbett and Bárbara Ferreira. Music: zero-project () — Into the darkness. Footage and photos: ESO, M. Kornmesser, Alexandre Santerne, C. Malin () and M. Zamani. Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.
