Where Did the First Quasars Come From?
New research shows how black holes with tens of thousands of Suns' worth of mass can form in the universe's early years. The post Where Did the First Quasars Come From? appeared first on Sky &...
View ArticleSearching for the Seeds of Supermassive Black Holes
The seeds of supermassive black holes could show up in an upcoming sky survey with JWST. The post Searching for the Seeds of Supermassive Black Holes appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleHave Scientists Found a Rogue Supermassive Black Hole?
An unusual stellar streak emerging from a distant galaxy might be a sign of a runaway supermassive black hole, scientists suggest. The post Have Scientists Found a Rogue Supermassive Black Hole?...
View ArticleWatch the Milky Way’s Black Hole Spaghettify a Cloud
Two decades of observations show a dusty gas cloud elongating as it approaches our galaxy's supermassive black hole. The post Watch the Milky Way’s Black Hole Spaghettify a Cloud appeared first on Sky...
View ArticleMassive Black Hole Duo Spotted at Cosmic Noon
The most distant pair of supermassive black holes discovered offers a unique insight into how galaxies merge. The post Massive Black Hole Duo Spotted at Cosmic Noon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
View ArticleFirst Image of Black Hole Shadow and Jet Together
For the first time, astronomers have seen how the big plasma jet shot out by a supermassive black hole connects to the material falling into the black hole. The post First Image of Black Hole Shadow...
View Article“Rogue Black Hole” Could Be Something Much Simpler
An unusual streak of stars thought to have formed in the wake of a wandering supermassive black hole might just be a spiral galaxy seen edge-on. The post “Rogue Black Hole” Could Be Something Much...
View ArticleSignal Found from Supermassive Duo's Second Black Hole
Astronomers have long suspected that a distant quasar harbors not one but two supermassive black holes. They've now detected OJ 287's second black hole. The post Signal Found from Supermassive Duo's...
View ArticleEven Lonely Black Holes Need to Eat
Astronomers have found supermassive black holes in smaller galaxies are actually more likely to light up when they’re isolated in vast, cosmic voids. The post Even Lonely Black Holes Need to Eat...
View ArticleMost Luminous Quasar Hosts What Might Be Fastest-Growing Black Hole
In a new study, astronomers have identified a quasar more luminous and voracious than any found to date. The post Most Luminous Quasar Hosts What Might Be Fastest-Growing Black Hole appeared first on...
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