EPISODE · Dec 20, 2019 · 39 MIN
54: Black Hole Redemption
from syzygy · host Chris Stewart
Help us make Syzygy even better! Tell your friends and give us a review, or show your support on Patreon: patreon.com/syzygypodSyzygy is produced by Chris Stewart and co-hosted by Dr Emily Brunsden from the Department of Physics at the University of York.On the web: syzygy.fm | Twitter: @syzygypodThings we talked about in this episode:Hyabusa-2 missionThe Supermassive Black Hole paper and press releaseA good article about the researchAll about SMBHs
What this episode covers
Our galaxy has a huge — you might even say *supermassive* — black hole at its centre. Turns out, so do most other large galaxies. Typically, black holes are portrayed as monstrous, pitch-black space beasts gobbling up stars and planets — but Emily is here to salvage their reputation. See, some supermassive black holes are special: called quasars, they emit stupendous jets of energy that stretch across intergalactic space, sending shockwaves into neighbouring galaxies that can kickstart new star formation. Black holes aren't all destruction and chaos!
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