"Rampaging Black Hole: XMM-Newton Observations Uncover Unprecedented Activity"
TL;DR
ESA's XMM-Newton has observed a black hole, located in the galaxy Markarian 817, emitting ultra-fast winds that are disrupting the formation of new stars in its vicinity. This discovery sheds light on the intricate relationship between black holes and galaxies, suggesting that black holes may have a more significant impact on their host galaxies than previously thought. The study, led by undergraduate researcher Miranda Zak, utilized data from XMM-Newton's EPIC instrument, as well as observations from NASA's Swift and NuSTAR missions, to uncover this phenomenon.
Topics:sciencescience-and-exploration#astronomy#black-holes#galaxy-evolution#science-and-exploration#ultra-fast-winds#xmm-newton
- XMM-Newton spots a black hole throwing a tantrum European Space Agency
- Mega black hole seen furious: Scientists say it's like a child flipping over a table India Today
- XMM-Newton Detects Ultra-Fast Black Hole Wind in Markarian 817 Sci.News
- Tantrum-Throwing Black Hole Shouldn't Be This Active IFLScience
- Black hole unbalances entire galaxy with massive tantrum BBC Science Focus
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on European Space Agency