Meet Icarus: The Farthest Star We've Ever Seen

The video explores the vastness of space, focusing on the Milky Way and the discovery of Icarus, a star 14 billion light years away. It explains gravitational lensing and microlensing, which magnified Icarus, and discusses the potential growth of the Milky Way due to star formation. The video highlights the challenges of studying galaxies and the importance of understanding cosmic phenomena.

How does gravitational lensing affect the observation of distant stars?

What is the significance of the star Icarus in astronomical studies?

What are blue supergiants and how do they compare to our sun?

How do astronomers determine the distance of stars like Icarus?

Explain the concept of microlensing and its role in the observation of Icarus.

What evidence suggests that the Milky Way is growing?

Discuss the implications of studying galaxies similar to the Milky Way.