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Astronomers detect a black hole on the move – Phys.org
Scientists have long theorized that supermassive black holes can wander through space—but catching them in the act has proven difficult.
Scientists have long theorized that supermassive black holes can wander through spacebut catching them in the act has proven difficult.
Now, researchers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian have identified the clearest case to date of a supermassive black hole in motion. Their results are published today in the Astrophysical Journal.
“We don’t expect the majority of supermassive black holes to be moving; they’re usually content to just sit around,” says Dominic Pesce, an astronomer…
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