A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape, formed from collapsed massive stars. Black holes form when massive stars collapse under their ...

This supermassive black hole-food cooling process was discovered by astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope and the Very Large Telescope (VLT) to observe some of the universe's most ...

Jets from black holes trigger cooling in the hot gas, causing it to condense into warm filaments. These filaments then flow toward the black hole, feeding it, and the cycle repeats. Brightness ...

This discovery enhances the understanding of black holes' interactions with their environments and their role in galaxy evolution, facilitated by advanced imaging techniques from NASA and the VLT.

Black holes captivate scientists and the public. NASA's advanced technology provides visual glimpses into these mysteries, showcasing stunning images that reveal the universe's secrets.

Detecting hidden black holes is tough. Thick gas and dust obscure light, making these cosmic giants invisible to many telescopes. NASA’s study brings new techniques to uncover them. NASA’s ...

The full Chandra image, with C4 circled in yellow. (NASA/CXC/SAO/D. Bogensberger et al.) It also has a very active supermassive black hole and is bursting with star formation, one of the closest ...