Mysterious new object in space
Mysterious new object in space
A strange and mysterious new object in space may the brightest and long-lasting “micro-quasar” seen thus far, a miniature version of the brightest objects in the universe.
The object suddenly began pumping out radio waves last year in the relatively nearby galaxy M82, some 10 million light-years away. Its discovery was announced Tuesday.
M82 is a “starburst galaxy,” one that churns out new stars at a prodigious rate. “It’s actually even brightened slightly,” Muxlow explained.
Quasars big and small
Quasars are found in the center of galaxies and contain supermassive black holes. Micro-quasars, like their larger counterparts, likely involve matter spiraling into black holes.
Muxlow will detail the discovery on April 14 at a meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society in Glasgow, Scotland.
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