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Astronomers observe the awakening of a supermassive black hole for the first time | CNN

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Astronomers are witnessing a never-before-seen spectacle in the cosmos: the awakening of a supermassive black hole at the center of a distant galaxy. End of 2019 a team of astronomers have noted an … Read more

Astronomers witness the awakening of a monster black hole and begin fueling madness

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In December 2019, astronomers were stunned when the core of a relatively quiet galaxy 300 million light-years away abruptly lit up like a Christmas tree and shone brighter than we’ve ever seen it. A giant black hole that accelerated and started slurping material from the space around it is the best explanation for such a … Read more