* Astronomy

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Post Info TOPIC: Markarian 739


L

Posts: 131433
Date:
Markarian 739
Permalink  
 


Nearby Galaxy Boasts Two Monster Black Holes, Both Active
 
A study using NASA's Swift satellite and the Chandra X-ray Observatory has found a second supersized black hole at the heart of an unusual nearby galaxy already known to be sporting one.
The galaxy, which is known as Markarian 739 or NGC 3758, lies 425 million light-years away toward the constellation Leo. Only about 11,000 light-years separate the two cores, each of which contains a black hole gorging on infalling gas

Read more 



__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.



Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse
Powered by ActiveBoard