A.The largest single object known to man is the star VY Canis Majoris. It is 7 quadrillion times bigger than the Earth, and is 2,100 solar radii across.
A.A star is a massive, luminous ball of plasma that is held together by gravity. A star shines due to thermonuclear fusion in its core releasing energy.
Q.Does light bend around a black hole?
A.Light waves can be bent by distortions in space-time caused by massive objects such as black holes; but even planets can bend light to some degree.
Q.What is a neutron star?
A.Neutron stars are the densest objects in the universe. They are thought to form from the collapsed remnant of a massive star.