NASA Astronomers Zero In on the Number of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes

Researchers found far more hidden black holes than previously known, indicating plenty of behemoths lurking in thick clouds of gas and dust.

Jan 14, 2025 - 13:34
NASA Astronomers Zero In on the Number of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes
A supermassive black hole surrounded by gas and dust as seen in infrared light (top left), visible light (top right), and low- and high-energy X-rays (bottom left, right).

Researchers found far more hidden black holes than previously known, indicating plenty of behemoths lurking in thick clouds of gas and dust.