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Interstellar Comet Passed Earth Last Year from Isolated Galactic Region, Astronomers Report
A comet from another star passed by Earth last year, originating in a cold, isolated part of the galaxy without its own solar system. Astronomers reported these findings on Thursday. The details come from @ABC reporting.
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Scientists Quantify Energy Output of Black Hole Cygnus X-1 Jets Traveling at Half Light Speed
A new study published in Nature Astronomy has measured the energy produced by the black hole Cygnus X-1, revealing jets that travel at half the speed of light and shine as bright as 10,000 suns. The research combined global radio telescope data to analyze the black hole’s plasma…