Webb and Hubble Telescopes Reveal Hidden Black Hole in Omega Centauri

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Published: 2026-07-22
Category: science
Source: Mashable
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Astronomers, using data from both the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes, have detected a previously unknown stellar black hole. This discovery was made within the ancient globular cluster Omega Centauri, identified through its gravitational effects on a nearby star. The finding offers new insights into the dynamics of star clusters and black hole populations.

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