Galaxies consist of various astronomical objects, including black holes, planets and stars. At the core of a galaxy lies a supermassive black hole (SMBH), one of the most powerful and dangerous entities in the universe. A puzzling question for scientists was whether SMBHs produced galaxies or whether galaxies formed SMBHs. Events in the early universe … Read more
These images of the Andromeda Galaxy use data from NASA’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope. The top image shows multiple wavelengths, revealing stars, dust, and regions of star formation. The bottom image shows only dust, making it easier to see the underlying structure of the galaxy. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASAThe images from the Spitzer Space Telescope show … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Credit: CC0 Public domain × close to Credit: CC0 Public domain Astronomers from MIT, NASA and elsewhere have found a new way to measure how fast a black hole is spinning, using the wobbly aftermath of the star party. The … Read more