Astronomers have found a way to translate the flickering of massive stars into sound, revealing the inner movements of these celestial bodies.

While we typically see stars twinkle due to atmospheric effects on Earth, this sound reveals the flickering caused by movements within the stars’ cores.

Gas waves originating in the turbulent and chaotic “convection zones” within massive stars produce this twinkling effect.

Scientists at Northwestern University created 3D simulations of the energy from a star’s core to its surface, providing insights into how astronomers expect twinkling waves to appear.

These simulations were then turned into audio tracks to illustrate the movement of the waves, although the frequencies were increased to make them audible to humans.

This innovative technique could help scientists learn more about what happens inside massive stars, including how they form, evolve, and create essential elements like oxygen.

Future telescopes may detect these subtle twinkling waves and explore the inner regions of stars where heavy elements are formed.