black hole accretion
Star Devouring Black Hole Spotted by Astronomers
A team of astronomers have detected a surprisingly fast and bright burst of energy from a galaxy 500 million light…
6 days ago
Early Black Holes Fed 40x Faster than Should Be Possible
The theory goes that black holes accrete material, often from nearby stars. However the theory also suggests there is a…
1 month ago
Astronomers Find the Longest Black Hole Jets Ever Seen
Black holes often appear in science fiction movies, largely because elements of their existence are still a mystery. They have…
3 months ago
What are the Differences Between Quasars and Microquasars?
Quasars are fascinating objects; supermassive black holes that are actively feasting on material from their accretion disks. The result is…
10 months ago
Gluttonous Black Holes Eat Faster Than Thought. Does That Explain Quasars?
At the heart of large galaxies like our Milky Way, there resides a supermassive black hole (SMBH.) These behemoths draw…
1 year ago