SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 20, 2025Interesting Engineering

Scientists confirm first detection of a black hole drifting alone through space

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Scientists have confirmed the first detection of a solitary black hole drifting through space. The object, about seven times the mass of the sun, was identified using updated observations from Hubble and Gaia, validating years of research and debate among astronomers.

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