Published in Nature Astronomy · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers believe a black hole suddenly began devouring a nearby star, releasing energy and creating the brightest ever recorded TDE. The jet's direction may be pointing towards Earth, causing Doppler boosting, and could reveal insights into how supermassive black holes grow.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Mysteriously bright flash is a black hole jet pointing straight toward Earth, astronomers say
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Article 1
University of Birmingham · Nov 30, 2022 · first to report
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Article 2
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Nov 30, 2022