For the first time ever, astronomers have observed the awakening of a supermassive black hole in real time. This unprecedented event occurred in the distant galaxy SDSS1335+0728, where the black hole began glowing brightly in optical wavelengths four years ago. This discovery provides valuable insights into the processes that awaken supermassive black holes and transform them into the brightest steady light sources in the universe.
Astronomers are witnessing a never-before-seen spectacle in the cosmos: the awakening of a supermassive black hole at the center of a distant galaxy https://t.co/tLoUsDsIj0
For the first time, researchers believe they have observed a supermassive black hole begin to gorge on surrounding gas, transforming itself into an active galactic nucleus—and in doing so, becoming the brightest steady light source in the universe. https://t.co/JAOEhk11lO
The most-distant active supermassive black hole lived in the center of a strange, clumpy galaxy. https://t.co/wZpHsNP42P
Astronomers are witnessing a never-before-seen spectacle in the cosmos: the awakening of a supermassive black hole at the center of a distant galaxy. https://t.co/5f9bdMQXLw
Over the past four years, astronomers have been able to watch the supermassive black hole in SDSS1335+0728’s center go from dim and quiet to bright and active, the first time such a transition has been observed in real time. https://t.co/BJ4Z2XDz8r
Astronomers have found the earliest and most distant galaxy yet. https://t.co/rnXXOB6Ujx
An international team of astronomers, including researchers from @chalmersuniv has discovered a powerful rotating, magnetic wind that they believe is helping a galaxy’s central supermassive black hole to grow. #SpaceResearch #BlackHoles https://t.co/VND6WsvgbQ
A supermassive black hole in galaxy SDSS1335+0728 has lit up, possibly giving astronomers a look at how such beasts are awakened. https://t.co/BJ4Z2XDz8r
Celestial discovery: Astronomers watch a supermassive black hole awaken in real time https://t.co/jVXvIrjSdl https://t.co/oSG9ilnSQj
Four years ago, the center of the galaxy SDSS1335+0728 began glowing brightly in optical wavelengths. The data suggest that astronomers may be witnessing the birth of an active galactic nuclei for the first time ever. https://t.co/BJ4Z2XDz8r
Astronomers may be witnessing a supermassive black hole roaring back to life – something that has never been seen before. https://t.co/Xi1uyO83ys
Sudden brightness in a distant galaxy has caused astronomers to observe an unprecedented celestial sight: the awakening of a supermassive black hole. More story details: https://t.co/Czxs1JiaSB https://t.co/0yTiKQLa7Q
For the First Time Ever, Scientists Witnessed a Black Hole Waking Up https://t.co/LpMwBQyU9x