Astronomers Find a 200,000-Light-Year Black Hole Jet in the Early Universe
Astronomers have detected the longest black hole-driven jet observed in the early universe, stretching at least 200,000 light-years—twice the width…
First-Ever Observation of Supermassive Black Hole Plasma Jets at Birth
For the first time, astronomers have directly observed a supermassive black hole ejecting a jet of plasma traveling at one-third…
M87 Black Hole: Turbulent Plasma Dynamics and Feeding Process Revealed
The supermassive black hole M87*, located 55 million light-years away in the Messier 87 galaxy, continues to intrigue astronomers with…
Astronomers Observe Black Hole Reactivate, Emitting Jets of Plasma
A supermassive black hole located at the center of a distant galaxy has been observed turning back on after a…
New discovery: Binary star system D9 orbits Sagittarius A in Milky Way
A pair of stars, designated D9, has been identified orbiting Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole at the core of…
These Black Holes Are Changing Scientists’ Perception About Their Formation
Astronomers are watching two unusual black holes, each presenting phenomena that challenge current understanding of these cosmic giants. One, a…
Astronomers find a black hole devouring matter at incredible rates!
A team of astronomers, using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, has identified…
JWST Spots Isolated Supermassive Black Hole-Powered Quasars
Astronomers have uncovered something surprising while looking 13 billion years into the past using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).…
JWST Reveals Unexpected Dust Structure Around Supermassive Black Hole
A team of international scientists led by Newcastle University has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to uncover an…
Supermassive Black Hole Spotted Eating Sun-Like Star in Nearby Galaxy
Black holes, celestial objects known for their gluttony, usually eat stars unlucky enough to stray too close to them in…