News

Scientists find one of the largest black holes using new technique

By Brady Knox
Published March 30, 2023 8:30pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Scientists find one of the largest black holes using new technique
This computer-simulated image shows a supermassive black hole at the core of a galaxy. The black region in the center represents the black hole’s event horizon, where no light can escape the massive object’s gravitational grip. The black hole’s powerful gravity distorts space around it like a funhouse mirror. Light from background stars is stretched and smeared as the stars skim by the black hole. (NASA) | NASA, ESA, and D. Coe, J. Anderson, and R. van der Marel (STScI)

United Kingdom scientists found one of the largest ever black holes using a special new technique.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Science Science and Technology