What happens when STARS collide? | A star within a star!

The universe is an enigmatic expanse, brimming with a myriad of marvels that never cease to captivate and astound us. But among the many awe-inspiring phenomena that occur in the cosmos, few are as dramatic and explosive as stellar collisions. These incredible events involve the collision or merger of two or more stars, unleashing an incredible amount of energy and creating some of the most fascinating objects in the universe. From the formation of new stars to the birth of black holes and the creation of heavy elements, stellar collisions have played a key role in shaping our universe as we know it today. In this video, we’ll take a closer look at the different types of stellar collisions and explore the incredible phenomena they create. 0:00 Introduction 1:04 Binary star mergers 3:13 Type Ia supernovae 6:31 Neutron star mergers 8:40 Thorne-Zytkow objects 10:42 Conclusion