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Astronomers spot flares of light near the black hole at the center of our galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has shown that the Milky Way’s black hole is constantly blazing with light, releasing long flares as well as short flashes every day.
James Webb Telescope Reveals a Dazzling Light Show From the Milky Way’s Black Hole
Unpredictable bursts of light are pulsing from the debris surrounding Sagittarius A*, offering new insights into the mysterious behavior of the most massive object in our galaxy
Astrophysicists surprised by light show around the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, Northwestern astrophysicists gained the longest, most detailed glimpse yet of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Light show seen from Milky Way's black hole
Although black holes are invisible, astronomers say flares were seen coming from a swirling disc of hot gas and dust just beyond the black hole’s horizon.
Light flares seen coming from inside of Milky Way’s black hole
Researchers say they saw a rapid-fire display that included short flashes and longer blindingly bright flares of light on a daily basis. A study describing the findings appeared earlier this week in the astrophysical journal,
Webb telescope unveils cosmic fireworks around Milky Way black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, while not as "voracious" as others known on the outskirts of the universe, is surrounded by spectacular "fireworks," new data from the Webb Space Telescope reveals.
One of the most massive black holes in the universe lurks at the center of the Cosmic Horseshoe
In 2007, astronomers discovered the Cosmic Horseshoe, a gravitationally lensed system of galaxies about 5.5 billion ...
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U of U researchers discover more than 2,500 black holes
The discovery marks the largest sample of such galaxies ever compiled and will expand scientists' understanding of the number ...
No More Singularities? Quantum Gravity Could Finally Solve the Black Hole Mystery
Scientists have discovered a way to create black holes without the mysterious singularities where physics breaks down. By ...
Black Hole Hunter Priyamvada Natarajan Searches For The Unseen Universe
Describing dark matter as "elusive, invisible entities", Professor Natarajan said every galaxy in the universe has some dark ...
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‘Now I see you moment’ for Andhra-origin scientist. How her team identified 2,500 potential black holes
Discovery triples known active black holes in dwarf galaxies, doubles intermediate black hole candidates, and challenges ...
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New Maps of the Bizarre, Chaotic Space-Time Inside Black Holes
Physicists hope that understanding the churning region near singularities might help them reconcile gravity and quantum ...
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Scientists Turned the James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something Wild
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists witnessed a brilliant light show at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.
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How do black holes 'leak' energy? Scientists have a new spin on the answer
Scientists have discovered more about the process that causes black holes to "leak" energy to their surroundings, finding the faster they spin, the more energy is extracted.
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Milky Way's Massive Black Hole Spaghettified Filament Of Gas
A massive filament of gas and dust, designated X7, has been elongated during its long approach to the Milky Way galaxy's supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*. See W.M. Keck Observatory imagery of ...