Hubble discovers first of star cluster's missing black holes
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has identified a hidden black hole within the Omega Centauri star cluster.
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The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered the first of several missing black holes located inside the Omega Centauri star cluster. This discovery involves identifying a black hole that was previously hidden within the cluster.
Coverage from NASA Science, ESA/Hubble, Phys.org, and DIY Photography emphasizes the discovery of this specific celestial object. NASA Science has also released an animation depicting a star orbiting a black hole.
Further observation may focus on the remaining missing black holes within the star cluster, as coverage identifies this discovery as the first of several.
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Quick answers
Which telescope made the discovery?
The discovery was made by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
Where was the black hole found?
The black hole was found hidden inside the Omega Centauri star cluster.
What visual materials have been released?
NASA Science provided an animation showing a star orbiting a black hole.
Coverage (5)
- Star Orbiting Black Hole Animation NASA Science (.gov) · 19h ago
- Hubble Discovers a Black Hole Hidden Inside Omega Centauri DIY Photography · 19h ago
- Hubble discovers first of star cluster’s missing black holes ESA/Hubble · 19h ago
- NASA’s Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster’s Missing Black Holes NASA Science (.gov) · 19h ago
- Hubble discovers first of star cluster's missing black holes Phys.org · 19h ago broke it first
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