Artist’s impression: the black hole at the centre of the galaxy SDSS1335+0728 awakens

This artist’s impression shows two stages in the formation of a disc of gas and dust around the massive black hole at the centre of the galaxy SDSS1335+0728. The core of this galaxy lit up in 2019 and keeps brightening today  the first time we observe a massive black hole become active in real time.

Crediti:

ESO/M. Kornmesser

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Identificazione:eso2409b
Tipo:Collage
Data di rilascio:Martedì 18 Giugno 2024 14:00
Notizie relative:eso2409
Grandezza:4080 x 4637 px

Riguardo all'oggetto

Nome:SDSS1335+0728
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Activity : AGN
Local Universe : Galaxy : Component : Central Black Hole
Categoria:Galaxies
Quasars and Black Holes

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