Astronomers have spotted a star speeding through our galaxy at more than 3,728,227 mph. And in 100 million years, it will leave the Milky Way for good.
But where did it come from and why is it in such a hurry to leave? Astronomers using the 3.9-meter Anglo-Australian Telescope at the Australian National University's Siding Spring Observatory discovered the star and conducted follow-up measurements to track its path. The findings about the star published Tuesday in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
"It's great to be able to confirm a 30-year-old prediction that stars can be flung out of a galaxy by the supermassive black hole at its center.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Ask Ethan: Did We Just Find The Universe's Missing Black Holes?A longstanding astronomical gap between neutron stars and black holes is finally coming to a close.
Weiterlesen »
What It’s Like When Your Online Life Implodes“I had built my whole brand and platform around the vegan diet, and I didn’t really know who I was without that”
Weiterlesen »
Actors on Actors: Chris Evans & Scarlett Johansson (Full Conversation)Marvel stars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson are debuting their first major film roles since they saved the universe as Captain America and Black Widow in “Avengers: Endgame”; Evans …
Weiterlesen »
Chrissy Teigen Honored With Giving Tree Award at Baby2Baby GalaKaty Perry, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson and Jennifer Garner were also among the stars who walked the black carpet at the annual event on Saturday night.
Weiterlesen »
Chick-fil-A and Starbucks are giving away free food and coffee for Veterans DayChick-fil-A's free-food offers vary by locations. Some restaurants are offering free chicken sandwiches all day, while others are offering free meals.
Weiterlesen »