Astronomers Observe Black Hole Unleashing Ultra-Fast Winds

Astronomers have observed a supermassive black hole in galaxy NGC 3783 unleashing ultra-fast winds at speeds of 60,000 kilometers per second, nearly a fifth the speed of light. This unprecedented event, triggered by a rapid X-ray flare, provides new insights into black hole activity and galactic evolution.

• Supermassive black hole in NGC 3783 detected with ultra-fast winds.
• Winds reached astonishing speeds of 60,000 km/s, about 20% of light speed.
• Discovery made using XMM-Newton and XRISM X-ray telescopes.
• Winds triggered by a sudden, intense X-ray flare from the black hole.
• Phenomenon likened to solar flares, but on a cosmic scale.
• Findings crucial for understanding black hole influence on galaxy evolution.

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