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Are monster black holes marauding through the universe?

Authors :
Volonteri, Marta
Source :
Sky & Telescope. 60 Greatest Mysteries, p67-67. 1p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on the possibility of wandering black holes in the universe. It discusses how a merger of two galaxies of different masses can leave the black hole of the smaller one stranded and astray in the outskirts of the bigger one. It is said that stray black holes are unlikely to intercept and eat a gas cloud or star to make them detectable. It adds that the merger of two galaxies with similar sizes can create gravitational waves that can kick the merged black hole out of its nest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00376604
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sky & Telescope
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
88361404