admin Scientists have recently discovered something strange near the Markarian 335 supermassive black hole, which may provide new insights into how black holes work. NASA’s Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) and another satellite telescope observed the corona of the black hole being “launched” away from it, followed by a massive X-ray energy burst.
This is an unprecedented event that has never been observed before. Dan Wilkins of Saint Mary’s University stated, “This is the first time we’ve been able to link the launch of the corona to a flare.” It can aid scientists in determining how the brightest things in the universe are powered by supermassive black holes.
Although it is still a mystery where the energy source comes from, being able to record the event should provide clues about the size and shape of the black hole, as well as new information on how black holes function. Fiona Harrison, who is in charge of NuSTAR, said that the distance of the black hole, which is 324 million light-years away, is advantageous since it won’t affect our part of the universe.
The black hole’s corona is made up of extremely hot gas that swirls around the black hole. The gas, which is electrically charged, produces strong magnetic fields that create the corona’s structure. Researchers believe that these fields are the key to launching the corona away from the black hole.
While black holes are well-known for their strong gravitational pull, the corona seems to be an exception. Instead of being pulled inward, it was propelled away from the black hole. The reason for this is unknown, and scientists are still investigating.
The study of black holes is critical to understanding the universe’s fundamental principles. The discovery of the strange behavior near the Markarian 335 black hole provides an exciting opportunity for researchers to learn more about these mysterious objects. It’s still too soon to say what impact this discovery will have, but it’s clear that the black hole continues to astonish and confound scientists.
