NASA’s Chandra Spots Unexpectedly Strong Jet from Distant Black Hole at Cosmic Noon
A black hole 11.6 billion light years from Earth has unleashed a compelling jet, according to new observations from NASA’s…
The Universe’s Brightest Lights Have Surprisingly Dark and Mysterious Origins
Some of the brightest lights in the universe shine from some of its darkest corners — so-called supermassive black holes. Invisible…
New Study Uncovers Shadowy Origins of Universe’s Most Luminous Phenomena
Some of the brightest lights in the universe shine from some of its darkest corners — so-called supermassive black holes. Invisible…
Hubble Offers Closest Look at Quasar 3C 273, Reveal Hidden Structures
Astronomers have obtained the closest look yet at a quasar, using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to study the enigmatic 3C…
NASA’s Chandra Observes Mysterious ‘Knots’ From Nearby Black Hole Jets
A recent study of black hole jets from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has identified bright formations or “knots” in these…
Chandra X-ray Observatory Spots Unusual Knots in Black Hole Jets
Astronomers have uncovered unique, lumpy “knots” within a jet emerging from a black hole in the Centaurus A galaxy, thanks…