China's Einstein Probe Unveils Mysterious Celestial Phenomena

The Einstein Probe, a Chinese X-ray space telescope with lobster-eye optics, has made significant discoveries during its commissioning phase, including detecting around 60 strong transient celestial objects and nearly 500 stellar flares. It also observed a gamma-ray burst from the early universe, showcasing its sensitivity. The probe, now named "Tianguan," may have identified a new class of transients, potentially caused by a white dwarf disrupted by a black hole. The observatory is set to operate for three years, with a possible two-year extension.