Why Galaxies Stop Making Stars
New research pins down the external and internal processes that “quench” galaxies. Continue reading Why Galaxies Stop Making Stars
Category Archives: Black Holes
The Doomed Hitomi Telescope Had a Spectacular View of the Universe As It Died
It viewed a monster tangle of galaxies known as Perseus. Continue reading The Doomed Hitomi Telescope Had a Spectacular View of the Universe As It Died
What Is a ‘Stealth Black Hole,’ and Should We Worry One Will Gobble Us Up?
An explainer on the “stealth black hole” scientists announced this week. Continue reading What Is a ‘Stealth Black Hole,’ and Should We Worry One Will Gobble Us Up?
Black Hole Rain Is Like Normal Rain, Only Light-Years in Scale
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array have identified an awesome new form of cosmic weather. Continue reading Black Hole Rain Is Like Normal Rain, Only Light-Years in Scale
Astronomers Think They Know Why This Black Hole Is Flashing Red Light
Could this be signs of V404 Cygni choking as it feeds? Continue reading Astronomers Think They Know Why This Black Hole Is Flashing Red Light