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NASA's Swift Observatory Captures Black Hole Consuming a Distant Star

28 Temmuz 2026Science Daily

NASA’s Swift Observatory has made a remarkable observation of a supermassive black hole consuming a star located over 30,000 light-years away from the center of a distant galaxy. This event produced an extraordinary flare that briefly outshone the entire host galaxy in ultraviolet light.
The black hole involved is estimated to be about a million times the mass of the Sun.
Supermassive black holes are known to exist at the centers of most galaxies, and their interactions with stars can provide valuable insights into the nature of gravity and the lifecycle of stars. Observations like this one help astronomers piece together the complex behaviors of these enigmatic objects.
This observation highlights the dynamic and violent nature of black holes and their interactions with surrounding celestial bodies. The fact that such an event can be detected from such vast distances underscores the capabilities of modern astronomical instruments.

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This article is based on observations and interpretations made by NASA’s Swift Observatory and is subject to further scientific validation.