Black Holes
A Disturbance in the Force in Centaurus A
[/caption] There are some interesting dynamics going on with Centaurus A, an elliptical galaxy about 13 million light-years away. This…
Zoom 13 Million Light-years to See Heart of Active Galaxy
[/caption] Using data from the Very Large Telescope's powerful near-infrared eyes, astronomers have created a movie that takes you across…
Which Comes First: Galaxy or Black Hole?
[/caption] Do galaxies form first and then a black hole springs up in the center, or possibly, do galaxies form…
With No Smoke or Mirrors, Spacecraft Hunts for Active Galaxies with Central Black Holes
[/caption] NASA's Swift spacecraft is designed to hunt for gamma-ray bursts. But in the time between these almost-daily cosmic explosions,…
AAS Session 328: Black Holes I, January 6th
The debate of whether or not a supermassive black hole (SMBH) was kicked out of the centre of a galaxy…
Young Stars Forming Near Galactic Black Hole
[/caption] Just as young children need safe, nurturing environments to develop and grow, young stars, too need just the right…
Studying Black Holes Using a PlayStation 3
[/caption] If you're a PlayStation 3 fan, or if you just received one as a holiday gift, you may be…
Beyond Any Reasonable Doubt: A Supermassive Black Hole Lives in Centre of Our Galaxy
[/caption] One the one hand, this might not be surprising news, but on the other, the implications are startling. A…
Hanny’s Voorwerp Revealed?
Ever since Hanny Van Arkel found an unusual object while scanning through images as an enthusiastic Galaxy Zoo volunteer, astronomers…
Black Holes Supply Lifeblood for Galaxies
[/caption] Obviously, today is the day for news on black holes. While one group of astronomers studied the violent flares…