Supermassive Black Hole Awakening in Another Galaxy

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Scientists have observed a supermassive black hole in another galaxy awakening from dormancy and beginning to consume nearby material, a process that had never been seen in real time before. This phenomenon is crucial for understanding galaxy evolution and supermassive black hole physics.

Key Points

  • Observation of a supermassive black hole awakening in SDSS1335+0728 galaxy
  • Formation of an accretion disk around the black hole
  • Importance of studying active galactic nuclei for understanding galaxy evolution

Pros

  • First real-time observation of a supermassive black hole awakening process
  • Insight into galaxy evolution and supermassive black hole physics

Cons

  • Uncertainty about the exact trigger for the awakening process