Scientists using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have observed massive bubbles of hot gas emanating from a supermassive black hole at the center of a remote galaxy. The phenomenon, which occurs 900 million light-years from Earth, has shed new light on how galaxies evolve.
The research focuses on the quasar SDSS J1354+1327, one of the most luminous quasars in the ancient cosmos. According to scientists, radiation pressure from the black hole pushes material outward, impacting the galaxy’s evolution. The team discovered two large bubbles, one expanding and the other fading away.
This process is believed to be powered by a supermassive black hole that generates shocks and heat through accretion of debris from a torn-apart star. The resulting luminous outburst can be compared to a supernova explosion. The study also suggests that quasars are often fueled by galaxy mergers, with their brilliant cores outshining billions of stars.
The discovery provides valuable insights into the role of supermassive black holes in shaping galaxies and has implications for our understanding of the cosmos.
Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/web-stories/technology/5-unseen-black-hole-pictures-captured-by-nasa/photostory/116070080.cms