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Supermassive Black Hole Grows 13 Times Faster Than Expected

2/23/2026

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Astronomers have identified a supermassive black hole, ID830, growing at 13 times the expected rate.
The quasar hosting ID830 was observed about 12 billion years ago.
The quasar emits intense X-ray radiation.
It also exhibits powerful radio jets.
Researchers say rapid growth may result from a brief phase of extreme feeding triggered by a massive gas influx, as described in The Astrophysical Journal.

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Astronomers have identified a supermassive black hole, ID830, growing at 13 times the expected rate.
The quasar hosting ID830 was observed about 12 billion years ago.
The quasar emits intense X-ray radiation.
It also exhibits powerful radio jets.
Researchers say rapid growth may result from a brief phase of extreme feeding triggered by a massive gas influx, as described in The Astrophysical Journal.