Did Hubble Find a Midsize Black Hole Just 6,000 Light Years Away

Imagine a celestial object with the mass of 800 suns, sparking havoc among nearby stars - you've just envisioned a midsize black hole. Researchers may have found this rare cosmic entity in our backyard, only 6,000 light-years away in the Scorpius constellation. Most black holes observed till now are either small or colossal. Intermediate black holes, suspected to exist at the heart of small galaxies, remain elusive due to formation mysteries and measurement complexities. Analyzing a decade's worth of Hubble Space Telescope data, scientists have identified a probable midsize black hole at the heart of the nearby Messier 4 star cluster. Trapped in its gravitational pull, stars at M4's center exhibit chaotic motions, suggesting the black hole's presence. This discovery, although unconfirmed, could amplify evidence that the universe supports these celestial middleweights, unveiling new chapters in cosmic exploration. Subscribe to Science Time: https://www.youtube.com/sciencetime24 #science #shorts #space