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Astronomers capture rare image of supermassive black hole jets in NGC 4945

v4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Link to the image: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2513b/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Using the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have captured unprecedented images of a supermassive black hole in the NGC 4945 galaxy emitting powerful jets of matter. This remarkable discovery sheds light on the complex behavior of black holes and their influence on the evolution of galaxies….

Scientists discover 7 mysterious ‘Dark Comets’ that may hold the key to Earth’s water origins

dreiran3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

Scientists have discovered seven new “dark comets,” celestial objects that blur the boundary between asteroids and comets, bringing the total number of known dark comets to 14. These objects resemble asteroids but move like comets and could provide valuable insights into the origins of Earth’s water and the development of life. Unlike traditional comets, dark…