#supermassive black holes

Precise Measurement of Chemical Abundances Near a Supermassive Black Hole

An international team of astrophysicists has achieved the first detailed measurement of heavy element abundances around the supermassive black hole in the Compass Galaxy, revealing insights into supernova contributions and chemical evolution.

Victor Hale·6 min read·1/21/2027

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Direct Measurement of a Supermassive Black Hole in a Little Red Dot 700 Million Years After the Big Bang

A team of astrophysicists has measured a supermassive black hole in a Little Red Dot, revealing insights into its formation just 700 million years after the Big Bang.

Elena Marsh·5 min read·12/6/2026

Supermassive Black Hole from the Early Universe Surprises Researchers

Using the unprecedented imaging and spectroscopy capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers have mapped the gas surrounding a supermassive black hole in the early universe, revealing surprising insights into its formation and mass.

Elena Marsh·6 min read·6/17/2026