Scientists capture 'terrifying' Tolkien-like eclipse (w/ Video)
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 12:21
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have captured a 'terrifying' image of a giant Goliath-like star undergoing a two year eclipse. First discovered by a German astronomer 180 years ago, it is the first close-up image of an eclipse beyond the solar system to be captured on camera by scientists.