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Next significant black hole-related discovery by Mar 31, 2025?
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Astronomers Observe Supermassive Black Hole Awakening, 1 Million Times Mass of Sun
Jun 18, 2024, 02:17 PM
Astronomers have observed the sudden awakening of a supermassive black hole, approximately 1 million times the mass of the sun, in a distant galaxy. This event marks the first time scientists have witnessed such an occurrence in real-time. The black hole's activation caused the core of its host galaxy to shine brighter than ever before. Researchers were stunned by the phenomenon, which was confirmed by the European Southern Observatory. Scientists believe the distant galaxy's brightness is due to the black hole swallowing star matter. This discovery has raised concerns that a similar event could happen at the center of our own galaxy.
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