US EditionMassive black hole in the early universe spotted taking a 'nap' after overeating
- The discovery of a dormant massive black hole suggests that massive black holes formed much earlier than previously thought.
- This finding raises questions about black hole formation and the evolution of galaxies.
- Researchers are rewriting the story of how massive black holes came into existence.
- The implications of this discovery are significant for our understanding of cosmic history.
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Massive black hole takes a ‘nap’ in the early universe
A team of international astronomers has detected a massive black hole in the early universe that appears to be ‘napping’ or dormant, challenging the existing models of how black holes develop. The James Webb Space Telescope detected a black hole 400 million times the mass of our sun, making it one of the universe’s most massive black holes discovered by the telescope. Most black holes make up roughly 0.1% of their host galaxy’s mass, but the bla…
Massive black hole in the early universe spotted taking a 'nap' after overeating
Scientists have spotted a massive black hole in the early universe that is 'napping' after stuffing itself with too much food. Like a bear gorging itself on salmon before hibernating for the winter, or a much-needed nap after Christmas dinner, this black hole has overeaten to the point that it is lying dormant in its host galaxy.
James Webb Space Telescope catches monster black hole napping after 'overeating' in the early universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has caught a napping monster black hole in the early universe. The cosmic giant is slumbering after a massive meal like a reveler on Christmas Day.
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