Astronomers observed jets ejected from a black hole cannibalizing a blue supergiant’s companion star. Using data from the Square Kilometer Array Observatory (SKA) radio telescope, the research team was able to measure the power of these explosions, which turned out to be as powerful as the output of 10,000 suns. This could help reveal how … Read more
Black holes are one of the most extreme objects in the universe. It can propel matter outward at near-light speeds in powerful plasma beams known as jets. These jets are thought to be one of the most energetic phenomena in the universe. Our new work was published today natural astronomychallenges this intuition. It turns out … Read more
Researchers have taken a major step toward understanding how black holes affect the universe by directly measuring the power of their jets. A team led by Curtin University used a network of radio telescopes spread across the world to take detailed images that reveal just how energetic these jets are. The discovery supports long-standing theories … Read more