‘Super star’ being shredded by black hole releases as much energy as 400 billion suns "This was many times more energetic than any similar event and more than any known explosion powered by the collapse of a star." Astrobitica January 8, 2026 (Last updated: January 8, 2026) 1 minute read “This was many times more energetic than any similar event and more than any known explosion powered by the collapse of a star.” About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issueNext: Interplanetary science needs a commercial backbone