Astronomers warn of billions of black holes consuming ‘hidden’ matter
Astronomers have warned that billions of black holes are consuming "hidden" matter in the universe.
Experts identified these black holes by observing through clouds of dust and gas. This discovery could help astronomers refine their theories on galaxy evolution.
Scientists can sometimes "spot" black holes when they consume nearby matter, which moves so rapidly that it emits a bright glow.
A new study, published in The Astrophysical Journal at the end of 2024, reveals that approximately 35% of supermassive black holes are obscured in this way.
In their research, scientists used data from NASA's Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR).`
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