• Ultra-fast pulsar found near the Milky Wayâ s supermassive black hole Scientists at Columbia University working with Breakthrough Listen, a research initiative focused on searching for signs of civilizations beyond Earth, have reported new findings from the Breakthrough Listen Galactic Center Survey. • This project represents one of the most sensitive radio investigations ever carried out to search for pulsars in the turbulent central region of the Milky Way. • The research was led by recent Columbia PhD graduate Karen I. • Perez and published inThe Astrophysical Journal. • During the survey, researchers identified a promising 8.19-millisecond pulsar (MSP) candidate located close to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. • A Potential Tool for Testing Einstein’s General Relativity If astronomers can confirm the object and precisely measure the timing of its pulses, it could create a rare opportunity to test General Relativity under extreme conditions.
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