Flash of Light (IMAGE) Weizmann Institute of Science Caption In just the right conditions, the destruction of a star in a black hole's gravitational tide should produce an unusual flash of light. Credit Chandra/Harvard Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.