In a remarkable astronomical discovery, Gaia BH3 has been identified as the most massive stellar black hole in our Milky Way galaxy, weighing in at an incredible 33 times the mass of our Sun. This “sleeping giant” is the second-closest black hole to Earth, located a mere 1,926 light-years away in the constellation Aquila. The revelation of Gaia BH3’s existence was a surprise to astronomers, as its dormant nature had kept it hidden from view until now.
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In the vast, ever-expanding universe, some cosmic events captivate astronomers and reshape our understanding of the cosmos. One such phenomenon is the dramatic awakening of the black hole SDSS1335+0728, which has transitioned from a quiescent to an active phase. This unexpected transformation has not only enthralled scientists but also provided a unique opportunity to study black hole activity in real-time.