Galactic Collisions Changed Black Hole's Axis

Experts using the NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory discovered one of the most peculiar black holes ever. The cosmic structure has apparently been knocked off its own axis twice throughout its history, most likely following violent collisions between two galaxies. Researchers say that these are ... [ read more >> ]

This giant black hole has had its spin changed twice by violent galactic collisions

Image comment: This giant black hole has had its spin changed twice by violent galactic collisions
Image credits: X-ray (NASA / CXC / UMD / Hodges-Kluck et al) Radio (NSF / NRAO / VLA / UMD / Hodges-Kluck et al) Optical (SDSS)

This giant black hole has had its spin changed twice by violent galactic collisions
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