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Is it possible that there are stars in our universe so large that light cannot escape their gravity similar to a black hole?
SYahoo said:Is it possible that there are stars in our universe so large that light cannot escape their gravity similar to a black hole?
A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star
star
/stɑr/ Show Spelled [stahr] Show IPA ,noun, adjective, verb, starred, star·ring.
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Astronomy . any of the large, self-luminous, heavenly bodies, as the sun, Polaris, etc.
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"Way Way Bigger than Canis Majoris" is a term used to describe a recently discovered star that is estimated to be about 3,000 times larger than our own sun. It is located in the constellation of Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear.
"Way Way Bigger than Canis Majoris" was discovered through the use of telescopes and advanced imaging techniques. Scientists were able to detect its massive size and brightness, which led to further research and confirmation of its existence.
"Way Way Bigger than Canis Majoris" is unique because of its incredibly large size compared to other stars. It is estimated to have a diameter of over 2 billion kilometers, which is approximately 1,500 times larger than the diameter of our own sun.
"Way Way Bigger than Canis Majoris" is currently considered to be the largest known star in our galaxy. It is even larger than the well-known star Betelgeuse, which is approximately 700 times larger than our sun.
No, "Way Way Bigger than Canis Majoris" is not visible to the naked eye. Despite its massive size, it is located over 5,000 light years away from Earth, making it too far for us to see without the aid of powerful telescopes.