Gadgets: Astronomers Spot Hundreds of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Using Infrared

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Astronomers Spot Hundreds of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Using Infrared

Hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes have been identified using infrared observations, offering fresh insights into their role in galaxy formation. Researchers relied on data from NASA's Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) to detect emissions from black holes obscured by thick clouds of gas and dust. Fin...

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