V616 Monocerotis

Author(s): Lafuente_Astronomy

Release date:

Last updated:

V616 Monocerotis, also known as A0620-00, is the third nearest black hole system to Earth, about 4,700 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros. In 2018-Jun-15, a radio signal was sent to this black hole in memory of the late Dr. Stephen Hawking, who died three months prior.

Open in Celestia (Recommended) or Download

How to install add-ons? Find out here.