M82 X-1
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) |
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| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Right ascension | 09h 55m 50.01s |
| Declination | 69° 40′ 46.0″ |
M82 X-1 is an intermediate-mass black hole located in the galaxy M82. It was detected in 2004 and confirmed in January 2006 by the Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer.
External links
- http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/2005/new_blackhole.html
- http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/23924
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