DESI Discovers 2,800 New Black Holes

Astronomers have compiled the largest sample ever of dwarf galaxies that host an actively feeding black hole, as well as the most extensive collection of intermediate-mass black hole candidates to date. The post DESI Discovers 2,800 New Black Holes appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Feb 19, 2025 - 16:00
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DESI Discovers 2,800 New Black Holes
This mosaic shows galaxies hosting intermediate-mass black hole candidates, arranged in increasing order of stellar mass. Image credit: Legacy Surveys / D. Lang, Perimeter Institute / NAOJ / HSC Collaboration / D. de Martin, NSF’s NOIRLab / M. Zamani, NSF’s NOIRLab.

Astronomers have compiled the largest sample ever of dwarf galaxies that host an actively feeding black hole, as well as the most extensive collection of intermediate-mass black hole candidates to date.

The post DESI Discovers 2,800 New Black Holes appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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