Coverage dated November 3, 2022
Closest known black hole to Earth discovered 1,600 light-years away, scientists say Headline from CBS News
Scientists said the black hole is 10 times more massive than the sun.
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
Closest known black hole to Earth spotted by astronomers ↗ (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune) Published Nov 3, 2022
Same headline from 6 more outlets Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away.
CBS News
Closest known black hole to Earth discovered 1,600 light-years away, scientists say ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Nov 3, 2022
CBS News's feed description Scientists said the black hole is 10 times more massive than the sun.
Fox News
Closest known black hole to Earth discovered after years-long hunt ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Nov 3, 2022
Fox News's feed description Astronomers have reportedly discovered the closest-known black hole to Earth. Named Gaia BH1, the dormant black hole is about 10 times more massive than the sun.
Fox10 Phoenix
Astronomers find closest known black hole to Earth ↗ (opens Fox10 Phoenix) Published Nov 3, 2022
Same headline from 1 more outlet Fox10 Phoenix's feed description Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away.
Science News
Astronomers have found the closest known black hole to Earth ↗ (opens Science News) Published Nov 3, 2022
Science News's feed description Discovered by how it pushes around a companion star, the black hole is about 1,500 light-years away and roughly 10 times the mass of the sun.
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