Nearby Microquasar Shatters Gamma Ray Records

Astronomers have spotlighted V4641 Sagittarii, a microquasar nestled just 20,000 light-years away in Sagittarius, blazing gamma rays up to 200 teraelectronvolts. This six-sun-mass black hole is rewriting the rulebook, showing that intense radiation isn't exclusive to distant supermassive giants. This stellar revelation not only deepens our cosmic insights but also provides a nearer, faster playground for studying high-energy phenomena. Who knew our celestial neighbors had such fireworks?