Astronomers Discover a Wandering Black Hole Millions of Times the Sun’s Mass
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Episode Astronomers Discover a Wandering Black Hole Millions of Times the Sun’s Mass
Astronomers have detected TDE 2023mfm, a rare event in which a wandering black hole destroyed a star far from its galaxy’s center. Estimated at up to ten million solar masses, the black hole revealed its presence through distinctive optical and ultraviolet signals, followed by a faint radio emission nearly three years later. The discovery offers new clues about hidden black holes and how they shape galaxies. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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