Illustration of a supermassive black hole emitting radio jets after consuming cosmic material

Astronomers observe supermassive black hole emit radio jets 300 days after feeding

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Astronomers using NASA's Swift spacecraft have observed a supermassive black hole emitting radio jets approximately 300 days after consuming a significant cosmic event. This observation provides insight into the delayed energetic response of black holes following major accretion events.

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