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Blazar Renamed 'Eye of Sauron' Reveals Cosmic Mysteries

8/16/2025

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Astronomers renamed the blazar PKS 1424+240 to "Eye of Sauron" for its bright, jet-emitting center.
It is located 7.4 billion light-years away and is the brightest known neutrino-producing blazar.
The study identified an optical illusion that affects the perceived speed of its jets.
Researchers modeled the blazar's magnetic field, improving insights into supermassive black holes.

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Story summary

Astronomers renamed the blazar PKS 1424+240 to "Eye of Sauron" for its bright, jet-emitting center.
It is located 7.4 billion light-years away and is the brightest known neutrino-producing blazar.
The study identified an optical illusion that affects the perceived speed of its jets.
Researchers modeled the blazar's magnetic field, improving insights into supermassive black holes.