Black Holes

  • Expansion Rate of Universe Refined, Thanks to Gravitationally Lensed Quasars

    In a groundbreaking effort, scientists have leveraged the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) Legacy Imaging Surveys to hunt for strongly lensed quasars, a critical step in refining our measurement of the universe’s expansion rate, known as the Hubble constant.

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  • Innovative Telescope Array Sheds Light on Supermassive Black Hole Dynamics

    In a groundbreaking discovery, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration has unveiled the first horizon-scale images of two supermassive black holes, M87* and Sgr A*.

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  • Quasars

    Quasars

    Quasars, or quasi-stellar objects, are some of the most luminous and enigmatic objects in the universe, offering a window into the early epochs of cosmic evolution and the mechanics of supermassive black holes. These celestial phenomena challenge our understanding of physics under extreme conditions and play a critical role in the study of galaxy formation…

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  • Barred Spiral Galaxies

    Barred Spiral Galaxies

    Barred spiral galaxies represent a fascinating and significant category of galaxies within the universe. Their distinct structure and the role they play in the cosmic landscape offer crucial insights into the processes of galaxy formation and evolution. This essay explores the nature of barred spiral galaxies, their location and observability, and their importance in enhancing…

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  • Gravitational Waves

    Gravitational Waves

    Gravitational waves, a profound concept in astrophysics, have become instrumental in our understanding of the universe. Their discovery and ongoing study offer a new lens through which we can observe and comprehend cosmic events and the very fabric of spacetime. This essay explores the nature of gravitational waves, their detection, and their significance in enhancing…

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