New Simulation Sheds Light on Spiraling Supermassive Black Holes
We have never observed the merger of two supermassive black holes - like the one powering our Milky Way galaxy. When we do, what will astronomers see? Researchers are using high-end computer modeling to help answer that question.
A simulated image of the X-ray light emitted by a supermassive black hole binary system where the surrounding gas is opaque. Viewed from above the plane of the system.
Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission.
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New Simulation Sheds Light on Spiraling Supermassive Black Holes
We have never observed the merger of two supermassive black holes - like the one powering our Milky Way galaxy. When we do, what will astronomers see? Researchers are using high-end computer modeling to help answer that question.
A simulated image of the X-ray light emitted by a supermassive black hole binary system where the surrounding gas is opaque. Viewed from above the plane of the system.
Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission.
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