Black Hole Spotted Feasting on Passing Star

The super massive black hole at the heart of a galaxy in the Draco constellation has been caught in the middle of a meal—and it’s a messy eater. Scientists analyzing an unusually long-lasting burst of gamma rays from the constellation 4 billion light years away believe they are witnessing…

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Black Hole Spotted Feasting on Passing Star

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