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An artist's conception of a quasar surrounding a supermassive black hole, which has a mass many times that of Earth's sun. Although nothing that falls into the black hole can escape, its massive gravity accelerates an "accretion disk" of luminous particle

83 Gargantuan Black Holes Spotted Guzzling Down Dinner at the Edge of the Universe

By Stephanie Pappas published

The supermassive black holes were birthed during the universe's infancy.

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An artist's illustration shows the supermassive black hole at the center of a blazar galaxy emitting its stream of energetic particles toward Earth.

The 12 strangest objects in the universe

By Adam Mann published

These crazy cosmic beasts defy explanation.

Cosmology
Astronomers have spotted the brightest quasar (shown here in artistic impression) yet discovered in the early universe.

Ultrabright Quasar Lit Up the Early Universe

By Mara Johnson-Groh published

Astronomers just found a galaxy with a glowing heart that is almost as old as the universe itself.

Cosmology
artist's depiction of a black hole

How Does a Black Hole Form?

By Adam Mann published

They start with a bang and end up gobbling up everything near them.

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Quasar - Quantum Entanglement

Ancient Quasars Provide Incredible Evidence for Quantum Entanglement

By Chelsea Gohd published

Quantum Physics
Quasar Artist's Impression How Galaxies Refuel

Secret Feeding Habits of Galaxies Revealed

By Nola Taylor Redd published

A bright quasar shining through the gas around another galaxy provides insight into galactic feeding habits.

Cosmology
Black Hole Blast

Biggest Black Hole Blast Ever Could Solve Cosmological Mystery

By Jesse Emspak published

An eruption of matter from a quasar could show how galaxies shed weight.

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SDSS BOSS illustration

Distant Black Holes Map Universe's Dark Energy History

By Space.com Staff published

A new map of the early universe reveals the history of how dark energy has warred with gravity.

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Dark Galaxies Quasar

Early Universe's Dark Galaxies May Have Been Revealed for 1st Time

By Space.com Staff published

Dark galaxies are small, gas-rich objects from the early universe.

Cosmology
hubble quasars snacking

Most Black Holes Are Cosmic Snackers Instead of Binge Eaters

By Space.com Staff published

Black holes more commonly eat many small meals rather than a single huge feast, a study found.

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