Where is the nearest black hole and what is it's name?

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Emily
Nov 21, 2015

The nearest black hole, A0620-00, is approximately 3,000 light years away.

Explanation:

This black hole is newly discovered. The first conclusive research was published on it in 2007. It is quite possible to closest black hole to earth, at an approximate distance of 3,000 light years away. It has flared twice in the last century, in 1917 and in 1975.

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