JWST 'weighs' dormant black hole 10 billion light-years away
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have measured the mass of a dormant black hole located 10 billion light-years away, the most distant such object detected to date. The black hole, found at the center of galaxy MRG-M0138, has a mass about six billion times that of the sun and was observed when the universe was only three billion years old. By analyzing the motion of stars orbiting the black hole, researchers demonstrated a new method for measuring distant, inactive black holes, providing insights into their role in early galaxy formation. This discovery marks a significant advancement in understanding black hole evolution in the early universe.
Astronomers have detected and measured the mass of a dormant black hole located 10 billion light-years away, using the James Webb Space Telescope.
This discovery helps scientists understand how supermassive black holes form and evolve in the early universe, providing insights into galaxy development.
The finding highlights human curiosity and the power of international scientific collaboration in exploring the cosmos.
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