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NASA Reveals Galactic Fossil: Black Hole Merger Mysteries Unveiled

7/15/2025

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Astronomers are uncovering the mysteries of black holes, with NASA revealing a galactic fossil in NGC 4945 shaped by powerful jets from its central black hole, impacting star formation. Meanwhile, LIGO's detection of the largest black hole merger ever hints that these colossal entities might stem from earlier mergers, shaking up our understanding of their origins.

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Astronomers are uncovering the mysteries of black holes, with NASA revealing a galactic fossil in NGC 4945 shaped by powerful jets from its central black hole, impacting star formation. Meanwhile, LIGO's detection of the largest black hole merger ever hints that these colossal entities might stem from earlier mergers, shaking up our understanding of their origins.