NASA may have found the galaxy's youngest black hole. The high distorted supernova remnant shown in this image, called W49B, was created by a rare type of explosion, and could have left behind a black hole. If confirmed, this will be the first time ever that scientists are witnessing the birth of a black hole.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
NASA may have found the galaxy's youngest black hole.
NASA may have found the galaxy's youngest black hole. The high distorted supernova remnant shown in this image, called W49B, was created by a rare type of explosion, and could have left behind a black hole. If confirmed, this will be the first time ever that scientists are witnessing the birth of a black hole.