Illustration of a black hole-powered microquasar emitting plasma jets in the Milky Way

Astronomers Discover First Black Hole-Powered Microquasar in the Milky Way

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Astronomers have identified the first microblazar in the Milky Way, a type of microquasar powered by a black hole. This object accelerates plasma jets at near-light speeds directed toward Earth, marking a significant discovery in understanding black hole phenomena within our galaxy.

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