Supermassive black hole blast sets record for brightness

December 01, 2025 • 00:28:31
Supermassive black hole blast sets record for brightness
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Supermassive black hole blast sets record for brightness

Dec 01 2025 | 00:28:31

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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

Imagine seeing something brighter than 10 trillion suns… seems impossible.

Well, scientists have detected a black hole flare that achieved this rare unbelievable brightness.

This sighting opens up the possibility of there being more flares of this magnitude.

We will learn all about this supermassive black hole flare.

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