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Hubble turns to a possible black hole binary in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Original: What is Hubble observing? Target: 2MASS-J05393611-6904591 Target Category: Stellar Physics And Stellar Types Research Pr
The Hubble Space Telescope is currently observing 2MASS-J05393611-6904591, a star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, as part of the VFTS 812 research program. The study aims to determine whether the system is a quiescent eccentric black hole binary, meaning a stellar-mass black hole paired with a visible star that is not actively feeding. Space enthusiasts are sharing the live observation feed.
Why now: Astronomy followers are tracking Hubble's live observing schedule, and the possibility of a confirmed black hole binary in the LMC draws attention.
Hubble Space TelescopeLarge Magellanic Cloud2MASS-J05393611-6904591VFTS 812
Evidence
- What is Hubble observing? Target: 2MASS-J05393611-6904591 Target Category: Stellar Physics And Stellar Types Research Program: VFTS 812: A Quiescent Eccentric Black Hole Binary in the LMC? https:// spacetelescopelive.org/hubble? obsId=01M4MXHSNNY28746JDK7YCNJPG # hubble # space… · telescope@stefanbohacek.online · 2
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