black hole accretion

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…

2 weeks 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…

2 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…

9 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