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Scientists discover oldest and farthest black hole ever observed

IndiaTimes Thursday, 18 January 2024
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered the oldest and farthest black hole ever observed, dating from 400 million years after the Big Bang. This cosmic giant challenges assumptions about black hole formation and growth. The newly discovered black hole, named GN-z11, is feasting upon its host galaxy and is larger than expected, potentially harming the galaxy's development.
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Scientists Discover the Oldest , Black Hole , Ever Observed. In 2016, the Hubble Space Telescope spotted GN-z11, the most distant galaxy ever identified, having formed 13.4 billion years ago, just 400 million years after the Big Bang. However, GN-z11 presented astronomers with a...

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