Supermassive Black Hole

Corona of supermassive black hole seen disappearing, reappearing in a remarkable first

Changes in brightness usually seen over thousands to millions of years were seen taking place in under a year.

Scientists are now a step closer towards understanding how a supermassive black hole is born

They have found that the supermassive black hole lives in a galaxy known as Mirach's Ghost due to its proximity to the star Mirach.

Heartbeat of supermassive black hole 600 mn light-years away still strong a decade after discovery

The time between each beat could reveal key information – particularly about the matter near the black hole, and its size.

Three black holes on a collision course imaged by multiple telescopes in a first

The observation is 'the best evidence yet' of a trio of supermassive black holes in apparently merging galaxies.

Even at death's door, a 'Cold Quasar' can form new stars, as per new observations

One in ten galaxies with active supermassive black holes retain a cold gas supply for star formation.

An invisible magnetic field could be keeping the black hole in our Milky Way 'quiet'

While gravity in a black hole is better understood, the role of its magnetic field on the solar system remains a mystery.

First closeup image of a black hole ever taken might be unveiled on 10 April

The closest supermassive black hole to us is thought to be at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy.

Brightest quasar ever discovered shines with the intensity of 600 trillion Suns

The quasar is almost a universe away, and was only spotted due to a rare phenomenon in physics.

Astronomers find signs for black holes merging over time forming larger black holes

Supermassive black holes emit powerful jets which were studied in different conditions for a long time.

Astronomers spot supermassive black hole ripping apart nearby star

Astronomers have directly imaged the formation and expansion of a fast-moving jet of material ejected when a supermassive black hole ripped apart a star