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An 'orphan' supermassive black hole caught devouring a star

Astronomers have observed for the first time a wandering supermassive black hole on the outskirts of a galaxy.

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The discovery, made using NASA telescopes, reveals an unprecedented phenomenon far from galactic centers.

It paves the way for a systematic hunt for nomadic black holes in the universe.

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Why it matters

Cette observation inédite d’un trou noir supermassif errant remet en question les modèles actuels de formation et de localisation de ces objets cosmiques. Elle pourrait révolutionner notre compréhension de leur rôle dans l’évolution des galaxies.

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