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Black-hole observations solve cosmic-ray mystery

The Manatee Nebula (also known as W50 or SNR G039.7-02.0)

The Manatee Nebula formed when a giant star exploded more than 10,000 years ago, leaving a black hole at its core. Credit: B. Saxton, (NRAO/AUI/NSF) from data provided by M. Goss et al.

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Nature 626, 240-241 (2024)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-00223-4

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