Gravitational-wave researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new model that could help astronomers track down the origin of a heavy black hole nursery in the Universe. Black holes are formed following the collapse of stars and possibly supernova explosions. These colossally dense objects are measured in terms of solar masses (M⊙) — ...
How do galaxies such as our Milky Way come into existence? How do they grow and change over time? The science behind galaxy evolution has remained a puzzle for decades. Still, a University of Arizona-led team of scientists is one step closer to finding answers thanks to supercomputer simulations. Observing real galaxies in space can ...
For the first time, astronomers have directly imaged the formation and expansion of a fast-moving jet of material ejected when the powerful gravity of a supermassive black hole ripped apart a star that wandered too close to the cosmic monster. The scientists tracked the event with radio and infrared telescopes, including the National Science Foundation’s ...