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Gaia BH3 black hole discovered by Pasquale Panuzzo

Astronomers have recently identified a dormant black hole, named Gaia BH3, which has been recognized as the largest ever found in the Milky Way. Situated 1,926 light-years away in the constellation Aquila, this black hole does not seem to be disrupting its companion star, unlike more active black holes. The discovery was made by Pasquale Panuzzo and his colleagues at...

The Wisconsin Observers Weekend 2024 event lineup

The Wisconsin Observers Weekend (WOW), hosted by NEWSTAR, is a highly anticipated event for amateur astronomers and their families. From June 6th to 9th, 2024, participants will gather at Hartman Creek State Park, located just west of Waupaca, Wisconsin, to enjoy three days of camping and stargazing. This 1,500-acre park, with post-glacial landscapes and rolling woodlan...