Posted on 02/16/2013 1:48:31 PM PST by skinkinthegrass
Young black hole is nearby, NASA says; doorway to a new universe? Feb. 13, 2013 | 2:30 p.m. A supernova remnant may contain the most recent black hole formed in the Milky Way galaxy, according to NASA. (X-ray: NASA/CXC/MIT/L.Lopez et al; Infrared: Palomar; Radio: NSF/NRAO/VLA )A supernova remnant may contain the most recent black hole formed in the Milky Way galaxy, according to NASA. (X-ray: NASA/CXC/MIT/L.Lopez et al; Infrared: Palomar; Radio: NSF/NRAO/VLA )
Asteroid 2012 DA14 is bearing down on Earth, rattling nerves and making sci-fi fans eyes light up. But the cool science news doesnt stop there. Researchers believe they may have spotted the youngest black hole in the Milky Way galaxy, and from scientists point of view its not far away.
When it comes to black holes, it can be hard to differentiate the science from the science fiction. Remember Nikodem Poplawskis 2010 theory that our universe is within a black hole which is within another universe altogether. That sounds like Disneys 1979 film The Black Hole.
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Note: this topic is from 2/16/2013. Thanks skinkinthegrass, and thanks GeronL for the add'nal ping.
I think we should send Secretary of State Kerry out to establish relations with the Islamic Republic of the Black Hole. Tell him there’s a medal in it.
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