Oldest Black Hole In The Universe Discovered By NASA Telescopes
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
12:42 PM – Monday, November 6, 2023
The oldest black hole in the universe was reportedly discovered by an international team of astrophysicists looking at X-rays through NASA telescopes.
The recent findings were published on Monday, validating long-standing theories about the existence of supermassive black holes during the universe’s early stages.
The collaborative efforts of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory were pivotal in making these observations.
Given the universe’s estimated age of 13.7 billion years, according to scientists, this black hole’s age is now estimated to be around 13.2 billion years.
Something that was even more astonishing to the scientific community was the sheer enormity of this black hole, which is ten times larger than the black hole found at the center of our Milky Way galaxy and an estimated 10 to 100 million times more massive than the sun.
Michael Strauss, a professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton who discussed the findings with researchers but was not involved with the team, called it “one of the most dramatic discoveries to come out of the James Webb Space Telescope.”
“It completely smashes the old record,” Strauss said.
Researchers believe its mass may range from 10% to 100% of the combined mass of all the stars within its galaxy. This is a striking contrast to the relatively minuscule proportions of black holes in our Milky Way and neighboring galaxies, according to scientists.
“It’s just really early on in the universe to be such a behemoth,” said Yale University’s Priyamvada Natarajan, who took part in the study published in Nature Astronomy.
The researchers intend to use these findings, along with other data from the Webb telescope and from collaborative efforts with other observatories, to construct a more comprehensive understanding of the early universe.
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What are the implications of this discovery for long-standing theories about supermassive black holes during the early stages of the universe?
The Oldest Black Hole in the Universe Discovered by International Astrophysicist Team
A groundbreaking discovery has recently been made by an international team of astrophysicists, who have reportedly discovered the oldest black hole in the universe. This remarkable finding has been made possible through analyzing X-rays using NASA telescopes.
The recent discovery, published on Monday, has validated long-standing theories regarding the existence of supermassive black holes during the early stages of the universe. The collaborative efforts of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory have played a pivotal role in making these observations.
According to scientists, the universe is estimated to be 13.7 billion years old. Based on this estimation, the age of this black hole is currently believed to be around 13.2 billion years old.
What is even more astonishing to the scientific community is the sheer enormity of this black hole. It is reported to be ten times larger than the black hole found at the center of our Milky Way galaxy and estimated to be 10 to 100 million times more massive than the sun.
Michael Strauss, a professor of astrophysical sciences at Princeton University who discussed the findings with researchers, expressed his excitement, calling it “one of the most dramatic discoveries to come out of the James Webb Space Telescope.” He further emphasized that this discovery completely smashes the previous record.
Researchers also speculate that the mass of this black hole may range from 10% to 100% of the combined mass of all the stars within its galaxy. This stark contrast highlights the relatively minuscule proportions of black holes in our Milky Way and neighboring galaxies.
Priyamvada Natarajan, from Yale University, who took part in the study published in Nature Astronomy, remarked on the significance of this finding, stating, ”It’s just really early on in the universe to be such a behemoth.”
Moving forward, the researchers intend to utilize these findings, along with additional data from the Webb telescope and collaborative efforts with other observatories, to construct a more comprehensive understanding of the early stages of the universe. This discovery marks a significant milestone in our exploration of the cosmos and paves the way for further discoveries and insights into the origins of our universe.
In conclusion, the discovery of the oldest black hole in the universe by an international team of astrophysicists has provided invaluable insights into the early stages of the universe. This groundbreaking finding not only validates long-held theories but also highlights the extraordinary size and mass of this black hole. With further research, scientists aim to deepen our understanding of the universe’s origins and uncover the mysteries that lie beyond.
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