Supermassive Black Holes Devouring Stars
Astronomers have discovered three supermassive black holes 80 billion light years from Earth, devouring stars ten times the size of the sun. The explosions caused by these black holes are the largest since the big bang, revealing new insights into the most energetic environments of the universe.
Key Points
- Discovery of three supermassive black holes 80 billion light years from Earth
- Black holes devouring stars ten times the size of the sun
- Explosions caused by black holes are the largest since the big bang
Pros
- Reveals new insights into the most energetic environments of the universe
- Provides a blueprint for finding more black holes in the early distant universe
Cons
- Potential threat to the stability of galaxies as supermassive black holes consume stars