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One of the smallest black holes — and the closest to Earth so far — discovered. Scientists call it ‘the Unicorn.’ – USA TODAY
The black hole was given the nickname because it’s so rare but also because it was discovered in the constellation Monoceros, which means unicorn.
Scientists have discovered one of the smallest black holes on record and the closest one to Earth found to date.
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Astronomers have discovered one of the smallest black holes to date, sitting just 1,500 light-years away which also makes it the closest one to Earth found so far. And they have called it “the Unicorn.”
The black hole was given the nickname in part because it’s so rare but also because it was discovered in the constellation Monoceros, which means unicorn, according to…
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