In late 2019 the previously unremarkable galaxy SDSS1335+0728 suddenly started shining brighter than ever before. To understand why, astronomers have used data from several space and ground-based observatories, including the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), to track how the galaxy’s brightness has varied. In a study out today, they conclude that they are witnessing changes never seen before in a galaxy — likely the result of the sudden awakening of the massive black hole at its core.
The release, images and videos are available on:
https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2409/
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The ESO Department of Communication
18 June 2024
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21 May 2024:
Update
The ESO and ALMA Science Archives are back online.
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Elena Reiriz Martínez
Thomas Howarth
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Elena Reiriz Martínez
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