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Astronomers Witness Stunning Double-Flash from Distant Black Hole

1/11/2025

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Astronomers have captured a stunning double-flash Tidal Disruption Event (TDE), named ASASSN-22ci, from a supermassive black hole located 408 million light-years away. This extraordinary phenomenon hints at a star being repeatedly torn apart, possibly through Hills capture. A third flare is anticipated in early 2026, promising to deepen our understanding of TDEs and the mysteries of black holes.

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Astronomers have captured a stunning double-flash Tidal Disruption Event (TDE), named ASASSN-22ci, from a supermassive black hole located 408 million light-years away. This extraordinary phenomenon hints at a star being repeatedly torn apart, possibly through Hills capture. A third flare is anticipated in early 2026, promising to deepen our understanding of TDEs and the mysteries of black holes.