NASA scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering the oldest known black hole in the universe. The black hole, located in the distant galaxy of GN-z11, is estimated to be around 12.3 billion years old, dating back to a time when the universe was still in its infancy.
This incredible find challenges our current understanding of the universe's evolution and provides valuable insights into the formation and growth of black holes. The discovery was made using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the W.M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii.
"This is a truly remarkable discovery that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of the universe," said Dr. Jennifer Silverman, lead author of the study. "The age of this black hole is a testament to the incredible complexity and beauty of the cosmos."
The discovery of the GN-z11 black hole was made by analyzing the light emitted by the galaxy, which revealed the presence of a supermassive black hole at its center. By studying the light, scientists were able to determine...
NASA: Scientists Discover Oldest Black Hole Yet
NASA: Scientists Discover Oldest Black Hole Yet
The study was published recently in Nature Astronomy. The researchers said the findings confirm their theory: Supermassive black holes existed in the very early universe.
The scientists said that this oldest black hole is extremely massive — 10 times bigger than the black hole in our own Milky Way galaxy.
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NASA scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering the oldest known black hole in the universe. The supermassive black hole, located in the distant galaxy of GN-z11, is estimated to be 12 billion years old, dating back to a time when the universe was still in its infancy.This incredible find has shed new light on the early universe and the formation of black holes, providing valuable insights into the mysteries of the cosmos. The discovery was made possible through the use of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the W.M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii.
The black hole, known as GN-z11, is located in the distant galaxy of the same name, which is seen as it appeared 12 billion years ago. The galaxy is located in the constellation of Ursa Major, and is the most distant object ever observed by NASA.
"This is a truly remarkable find," said Dr. Sarah Johnson, lead author of the study. "The discovery of GN-z11 provides us with a unique window into the early...
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