• Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 7th, 2014
Even Dwarf Galaxies Contain Supermassive Black Holes

Even Dwarf Galaxies Contain Supermassive Black Holes

Astronomers used to think that only larger galaxies have black holes

Black Holes of All Sizes Share Same Properties

Black Holes of All Sizes Share Same Properties

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific research

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 27th, 2013
The Search for Medium-Sized Black Holes Deepens

The Search for Medium-Sized Black Holes Deepens

Astronomers have yet to identify even one such structure

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 8th, 2013
New Data Revealed on How Supermassive Black Holes Form

New Data Revealed on How Supermassive Black Holes Form

Advanced model explains the existence of early massive black holes

The Busy and Beautiful Center of the Milky Way Seen by Hubble – Space Photo

The Busy and Beautiful Center of the Milky Way Seen by Hubble – Space Photo

This infrared image pierces through the thick clouds of dust and gas

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • February 28th, 2013
Supermassive Black Hole Spins at Nearly the Speed of Light

Supermassive Black Hole Spins at Nearly the Speed of Light

Astronomer have determined the spin of a black hole for the first time

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • December 13th, 2012
Very Rare Microquasar Discovered in Andromeda, the First Outside Our Galaxy

Very Rare Microquasar Discovered in Andromeda, the First Outside Our Galaxy

The phenomenon is caused by stellar mass black holes, as opposed to supermassive ones

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • November 6th, 2012
Our Own Supermassive Black Hole Is Having a Snack, Emits Brightest Flare Ever

Our Own Supermassive Black Hole Is Having a Snack, Emits Brightest Flare Ever

Astronomers have observed the brightest X-Ray flare from Sagittarius A*

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • October 30th, 2012
Astronomers Find the Infrared Color of Gamma Ray Blazars, Many Mysteries Remain

Astronomers Find the Infrared Color of Gamma Ray Blazars, Many Mysteries Remain

Blazars are one of the most mysterious objects in the Universe