Spitzer Telescope reveals the precise timing of a black hole dance
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 09:26
in Astronomy & Space
Black holes aren't stationary in space; in fact, they can be quite active in their movements. But because they are completely dark and can't be observed directly, they're not easy to study. Scientists have finally figured out the precise timing of a complicated dance between two enormous black holes, revealing hidden details about the physical characteristics of these mysterious cosmic objects.