"Record-breaking Quasar: Universe's Brightest Object Fueled by Sun-Eating Black Hole"
TL;DR
Astronomers have discovered what could be the brightest object in the universe, a quasar emitting light 500 trillion times more intense than the sun, powered by the fastest-growing black hole known. The quasar, J0529-4351, was initially mistaken for a star and is located over 12 billion light years away with a mass 17 billion times that of the sun. This finding provides insight into the development of galaxies and the expansion of the universe, while also showcasing the extreme and violent nature of this cosmic phenomenon.
- The universe’s brightest object is a quasar fueled by huge black hole, study says The Washington Post
- Brightest and hungriest black hole ever detected BBC.com
- Brightest quasar ever seen is powered by black hole that eats a 'sun a day' Space.com
- Astronomers discover universe’s brightest object – a quasar powered by a black hole that eats a sun a day The Guardian
- Record-breaking quasar 500 trillion times brighter than the sun discovered Sky News
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