supermassive black holes

Astronomers Discover 19 New Quasars Using DESI Legacy Surveys Data

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Astronomers Discover 19 New Quasars Using DESI Legacy Surveys Data

A significant discovery has been made in the field of astronomywith 19 new quasarsincluding strongly-lensed, dual, and projected types, identified through analysis of data from the DESI Legacy Surveys photometry catalog. This breakthrough highlights the potential of quasar observations in furthering our understanding of the universe. These objects, known for their extreme luminosity and powered … Read more

JWST Detects Unexpectedly Massive Black Holes in the Early Universe

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JWST Detects Unexpectedly Massive Black Holes in the Early Universe

Distant supermassive black holes, far larger than expected, have been detected in the early universe. Observations using the James Webb Space Telescope (Jwst) indicate that these black holes hold a mass nearly 10 percent of their host galaxy’s stellar mass, a stark contrast to the 0.01 percent ratio observed in modern galaxies. This anomaly has … Read more