Shredded Stars: Mysterious Signals from Hearts of Galaxies

Join us in the Planetarium for this free discussion with Philippe Yao, of Princeton University. Discover the hidden rhythms of the cosmos in this fascinating journey through periodic astrophysical transients at the center of galaxies. From stars shredded by supermassive black holes in Tidal Disruption Events (TDEs) to mysterious Quasi-Periodic Eruptions (QPEs) flickering like cosmic heartbeats, these phenomena reveal the incredible dynamics of black holes and their surrounding environments. Prepare to delve into the universe’s most extreme laboratories of gravity and light! Reserve your seat here: https://forms.office.com/g/0vJ0yXMrBC