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Astronomers witness 18 ravenous black holes ripping up and devouring stars
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have discovered 18 new cases of black holes ripping up and devouring stars, more than doubling the number of known tidal disruption events found in the local universe.
Vampire black hole is a 'cosmic particle accelerator' that may solve a longstanding astronomy mystery
By Robert Lea published
A distant microquasar, composed of a black hole feeding on a companion star, has jets that create shockwaves. These waves could accelerate the particles found in cosmic rays that bombard Earth.
Mysterious radio source in heart of ancient star cluster might be a rare black hole
By Tereza Pultarova published
One of the Milky Way’s brightest star clusters may have a medium-sized black hole at its heart, groundbreaking radio observations revealed.
Gory simulation reconstructs violent clash as a monster black hole spaghettifies star from start to finish
By Robert Lea published
A new cosmic crime scene reconstruction tells the full story of a star ripped apart by a ravenous black hole, revealing a previously unknown aspect of these tidal disruption events.
2nd image of 1st black hole ever pictured confirms Einstein's general relativity (photo)
By Robert Lea published
A second image of the first black hole ever pictured by humanity, the supermassive black hole in M87, taken one year later shows its shadow persists just as Einstein predicted.
New mystery object could be lightest black hole ever seen
By Robert Lea published
The MeerKat Radio Telescope discovered an unknown object in the Milky Way heavier than the largest neutron star but lighter than the smallest black holes.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers oldest and most distant black hole ever seen
By Robert Lea published
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted the oldest and most distant black hole ever seen. The discovery could explain how supermassive black holes grew so quickly.
Scientists discover cosmic fossil created by erupting supermassive black hole
By Robert Lea published
Giant clouds of cold gas in NGC 4945, were blasted through the spiral galaxy when its central black hole erupted 5 million years ago.
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