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First microblazar found producing fastest particles in the Milky Way
Original: First microblazar produces possibly the fastest particles in the Milky Way
Astronomers have identified the first microblazar in the Milky Way, a compact object emitting a jet pointed toward Earth and apparently accelerating particles to some of the highest speeds seen in the galaxy. The discovery suggests these small-scale systems could rival larger quasars in their ability to produce ultra-fast particles, shedding light on cosmic ray origins.
Why now: New research identifies an unprecedented galactic object capable of accelerating particles to extreme energies.
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