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black hole

[blak hohl] / ˈblæk ˈhoʊl /
NOUN
abyss
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Most galaxies contain a supermassive black hole at their center.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

These giant black hole duos are expected to form naturally after galaxies merge.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Although astronomers have identified some widely separated supermassive black hole pairs, finding those that orbit much closer together has proven far more difficult.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

M88 is classified as an active galaxy because a supermassive black hole at its center is actively consuming gas and dust.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“Finally,” Ripred said, and slid into the black hole of the tunnel.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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