NASA video: ‘Frankenstein’ planet with ‘extreme gravity’ and ‘hot gas’ revealed

In a blog post to celebrate Halloween, NASA wrote: “A hulking monster of a star is stealing pieces of its nearby planet, WASP-12b, to assemble itself into the ultimate Frankenstein creation.

“The extreme gravity is stretching the hot gas giant into the shape of an egg, all the while slowly cannibalising the planet.

“Relatively soon (10 million years – a fleeting moment in space-time) this planet will be completely devoured by its hungry star.

“If you enjoy watching the world fall to pieces, then this planet is for you.”

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