NASA's NICER Unveils Record-Breaking X-ray Outbursts near Black Hole 'Ansky'
Astronomers have harnessed data from NASA's NICER to reveal astonishing X-ray outbursts, or quasi-periodic eruptions (QPEs), from a supermassive black hole. Nicknamed 'Ansky,' this newly discovered source showcases the most energetic and prolonged cosmic fireworks ever recorded, repeating every 4.5 days with each burst lasting 1.5 days. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into the behaviors of objects consumed by black holes, pushing forward the frontiers of multimessenger astronomy.
May 6