Astronomers link black hole jet launches to rare stellar deaths
Studies of rare stellar destruction events offer a new clue about the timing of powerful jet launches from giant black holes.
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What happened
Astronomers studying rare stellar destruction events have found a new clue to when supermassive black holes suddenly launch jets into space. Black holes differing in mass by millions of times may share the same trigger.
Why it matters
The findings point to a possible shared trigger across black holes of very different sizes.
Coverage
- Yes, scientists have captured real images showing black holes and their ferocious power. Here are some of the most spectacular | BBC Sky at Night Magazine (skyatnightmagazine.com)
- Astronomers Discover a “Universal” Trigger for Black Hole Jets (scitechdaily.com)
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