In this episode, we explore the amazing discovery of Gaia BH1, the closest known black hole to Earth. We explain what a black hole is, how it can be detected, and how astronomers found Gaia BH1 using data from a space mission. We also discuss the implications and questions that arise from this discovery for our understanding of black holes and their role in the universe. And we show you how you can see this black hole and its companion star with your own eyes, or with a simple telescope or binoculars. Best Telescopes for beginners: Celestron 70mm Travel Scope https://amzn.to/3jBi3yY Celestron 114LCM Computerized Newtonian Telescope https://amzn.to/3VzNUgU Celestron – StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ https://amzn.to/3jBRmds Visit our website for up-to-the-minute updates: www.nasaspacenews.com Follow us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nasaspacenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpacenewsNasa Join this channel to get access to these perks: null #NSN #blackhole #gaia #astronomy #space #science #cosmos #hyades #taurus #pleiades #gravity #star #sun #galaxy #milkyway #telescope #binoculars #observation #discovery #simulation #astrometry #xray #gravitationalwaves #gravitationallensing #stellar #supermassive #primordial #accretiondisk #binarysystem #eventhorizon #singularity #NASA #Astronomy