Study Confirms 'Phoebe' as Variable Star, Disputes Primordial Black Hole Theory
Recent research indicates that the celestial object known as 'Phoebe' is not a primordial black hole, but rather a variable star, challenging earlier claims.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 15 days ago
A recent study has reexamined observations from the Dark Energy Camera (DECam) and concluded that the star known as 'Phoebe' is a variable star.
This finding contradicts earlier assertions that suggested the possibility of a lunar-mass primordial black hole.
The results of this reanalysis provide clarity regarding the nature of Phoebe and highlight the complexities involved in astronomical observations.