Scientists Discover Tightest Pair of Supermassive Black Holes Ever Seen
Astronomers found two giant black holes dancing closer together than ever before at the center of a galaxy.
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Before this observation, scientists had only found a few pairs of black holes that were much further apart. This new find gives researchers a rare glimpse into the final stages of a black hole dance before they eventually merge into one. Future studies will likely look for similar systems in other large galaxies to see if this is a common occurrence in our universe.
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