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Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole
The flare from galaxy J2245+3743 shone with energy equal to 10 trillion suns and has been fading for over seven years, revealing rare tidal disruption by a massive star.
- Scientists have observed the brightest flare from a supermassive black hole, shining with the light of 10 trillion suns, located 10 billion light years away.
- The flare likely originated from a large star being shredded after wandering too close to the black hole.
- Matthew Graham stated that the burst likely occurred when a large star was shredded after coming too close to the black hole.
- Joseph Michail noted that the findings aid in understanding interactions between supermassive black holes and their environments early in the universe.
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Star-eating black hole unleashes record-setting energetic flare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Scientists are observing the most energetic flare ever seen emanating from a supermassive black hole, apparently caused when this celestial beast shredded and swallowed a huge star that strayed too close.
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