Researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have discovered what appears to be a smaller, recently developed black hole. The black hole was discovered using an X-ray observation system which could analyze more data and report on the contents and shape of the object better. At this point researchers believe that a black hole is the only possible explanation for the X-ray radiation received by the observatory.
The estimated location of the black hole is just over 50 million light years away, making it quite a long distance away. The black hole is currently estimated to be the youngest black hole ever discovered; most of the researchers believe the black hole is likely no more than 30 years old at this point. According to experts this discovery is very incredible discovered because it will give insight into the early development of a somewhat unexplained phenomenon.
According to researchers the exact spot where this black hole is located is where a massive exploding star was spotted back in the 1970’s. The star was reportedly in its last stages of exploding and dying out, according to researchers it was incredibly likely that it would turn into a black hole. It seems their predictions were correct as the location is now home to a newly born black hole.
Researchers say it is difficult to say for sure whether it is a black hole; but they believe that the pattern of X-rays being emitted almost guarantee a black hole is present. They believe that the black hole is very rapidly expanding through space; devouring anything in nearby galaxies. Fortunately it is far enough away that our galaxy is safe from harm. Scientists and researchers will continue monitoring the development of the black hole; primarily because this is the first opportunity we have had to monitor the early development stages.
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