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Supermassive black hole at the core of a galaxy computer-simulated image




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Supermassive black hole at the core of a galaxy computer-simulated image

This computer-simulated image shows a supermassive black hole at the core of a galaxy. The black region in the center represents the black holes event horizon, where no light can escape the massive objects gravitational grip. The black holes powerful gravity distorts space around it like a funhouse mirror. Light from background stars is stretched and smeared as the stars skim by the black hole. Credits: NASA, ESA, and D. Coe, J. Anderson, and R. van der Marel (STScI) More info: Astronomers have uncovered a near-record breaking supermassive black hole, weighing 17 billion suns, in an unlikely place: in the center of a galaxy in a sparsely populated area of the universe. The observations, made by NASAs Hubble Space Telescope and the Gemini Telescope in Hawaii, may indicate that these monster objects may be more common than once thought. Until now, the biggest supermassive black holes - those roughly 10 billion times the mass of our sun - have been found at the cores of very large galaxies in regions of the universe packed with other large galaxies. In fact, the current record holder tips the scale at 21 billion suns and resides in the crowded Coma galaxy cluster that consists of over 1, 000 galaxies

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10"x10" Photo Print

Discover the awe-inspiring mysteries of the universe with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints featuring the computer-simulated image of a Supermassive Black Hole. This captivating image reveals the mesmerizing core of a galaxy, where a supermassive black hole lies at its heart. The black region in the center signifies the event horizon, a boundary from which nothing can escape. Bring this breathtaking cosmic landscape into your home or office and ignite curiosity and wonder with every glance. Media Storehouse's high-quality photographic prints deliver stunning resolution and vibrant colors, ensuring an unforgettable visual experience.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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This stunning computer-simulated image captures the awe-inspiring power of a supermassive black hole at the heart of a distant galaxy. The dark void in the center represents the event horizon, where gravity is so intense that even light cannot escape its clutches. Like a distorted funhouse mirror, this cosmic giant warps and bends space around it. Intriguingly, astronomers have recently discovered an extraordinary supermassive black hole weighing a staggering 17 billion suns in an unexpected location within our vast universe. This groundbreaking observation was made possible by NASAs Hubble Space Telescope and the Gemini Telescope in Hawaii. It suggests that these colossal entities may be more prevalent than previously believed. Traditionally, massive black holes of this magnitude were found exclusively in densely populated regions teeming with large galaxies. However, this discovery challenges conventional wisdom as it emerged from a sparsely populated area of space. It's worth noting that until now, the largest known supermassive black hole weighed approximately 10 billion times our sun's mass and resided within heavily clustered Coma galaxy cluster alongside over 1,000 other galaxies. But this newly uncovered behemoth pushes those boundaries further. This mesmerizing print serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and an invitation to explore the mysteries of our universe on an unprecedented scale.

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