A nearby just-named black hole that we discovered earlier this year has just been demolished. After re-analyzing the data, separate teams of scientists concluded that the system in question named HR6819 did not contain black holes. Instead, they have discovered that it is possible. There are two stars with a …
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From our single benefit location of the universe, the three-dimensional location is really difficult to understand. We can easily map the stars in relation to each other, but it is very difficult to know which is near and which is far. One way to determine the distance of objects in …
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Astronomers have discovered six galaxies trapped in the cosmic “spider’s web” of a supermassive black hole immediately after the Big Bang, according to research published Thursday that could help explain the evolution of these mystical monsters. The black holes that emerged early in the history of the universe are believed …
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Last year, the astronomical community received a surprising surprise. For the first time, the world collectively looked at the real image of the shadow of a black hole. It was the culmination of years of work, a glorious achievement in both human collaboration and technological ingenuity. And, like the best …
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When a star weighs a little too close to a black hole, we know – broadly – what is happening. The intense tidal forces tore the star apart in what is called a tidal disruption event, releasing one last burst of light before the star’s rumble passes the event horizon. …
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