You (Might) Spin Me Right Round (The Cluster Center)
Today’s authors spin up simulations that could explain the unique radio structure in NGC 6166.
Nuthin’ but a ‘AGN’ Thang
In today’s paper, the authors use simulations to investigate how intermediate mass black holes might form in AGN disks.
“Barbie” Breaks Another Record: ZTF20abrbeie is the most energetic optical transient observed so far
Supermassive black holes continue to surprise: a recent extragalactic explosion proved to be the most luminous optical transient we have observed so far. Read about “Scary Barbie” and a potential explanation for her origin!
200 Millionth Anniversary Gift: A Necklace Made of Stars
200 million years after two galaxies began to merge and created one of the most powerful AGN outbursts ever observed, they left behind an arc of star formation resembling beads on a string.
Awakening the Beast: Discovery of a Newborn AGN
Today’s paper finds a new hungry supermassive black hole, fresh out of hibernation!
The seeds that formed the garden of massive black holes
The wonderful population of massive black holes gardens seen in today’s galaxies were once seeds in the early universe. What were the seeds like ? Find out in today’s bite.
