A famous galaxy's black hole has been hiding its most violent behavior
A hidden super‑massive black hole wind, 100‑times stronger than thought, has finally been uncovered.
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Which quasar's black hole showed the stronger winds?
The black hole in quasar H1821+643.
By what factor are the newly measured winds stronger than earlier estimates?
About one hundred times stronger.
Which instrument supplied the data that revealed the wind strength?
Observations from the XRISM X‑ray observatory.
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XRISM observations reveal an outflow strength about one hundred times greater than earlier estimates, suggesting a rapid surge of kinetic energy that had remained concealed. Phys.org and ScienceDaily echo the magnitude of the wind, while CPG Click Oil and Gas frames it as an unexpected energy surge.
The reports stop short of detailing how such a powerful outflow can coexist with the galaxy’s observed calm, leaving the driving physics and broader impact on host‑galaxy evolution open questions. Further observations will be needed to assess whether similar hidden winds affect other quasars.
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Astronomers Uncover Supermassive Black Hole Winds Carrying an Unexpected Surge of EnergyCPG Click Oil and Gas · 2d ago
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XRISM: Quasar H1821+643 Winds 100 Times Strongersrpske.rs · 2d ago
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Supermassive black hole winds are 100 times more powerful than scientists thoughtsciencedaily.com · 2d ago
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A famous galaxy's black hole has been hiding its most violent behaviorPhys.org · 2d ago
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