A groundbreaking astronomical discovery revealed a previously unseen cosmic phenomenon – an isolated black hole that exists outside traditional stellar systems. Researchers confirmed its existence last July, after thorough studies using the most modern scientific instruments.
The key identification method was the microlensing effect, where the gravitational impact of the object distorts the light of surrounding stars. Initial doubts about the nature of the discovery – whether it was a neutron star or a true black hole – were completely dispelled.
Precise measurements determined the mass of the cosmic object between 6 and 7 solar masses. The data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the European Gaia mission proved crucial for the final confirmation, eliminating all alternative hypotheses.
The scientific community now suggests that such isolated black holes are far more numerous than previously thought. This discovery opens new horizons for future research and deepening our knowledge of the Milky Way's structure.