Strange object firing a powerful beam of energy toward Earth could be the first known 'microblazar'
Astronomers have identified a potential 'microblazar,' a rare object that fires a powerful beam of energy directly toward Earth. This discovery could provide new insights into how black holes eject radiation and particles.
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Confirming the existence of microblazars helps scientists better understand the physics of black holes and high-energy cosmic phenomena.
Astronomers may have discovered the first known microblazar, a long-theorized object firing a powerful beam of particles directly at Earth.
By Sarah Wild Edited by Brandon Specktor , Laura Mondrag n Published 6 October 2026 In News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works .
Artist's impression of IRAS 18293 0941. Scientists think this is the first example of a microblazar ever detected. (Image credit: B. Marcote (JIVE/ASTRON).) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Researchers have observed the strongest candidate yet for a "microblazar" - a dazzling object that has long been predicted to exist but never spotted.
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