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black hole

[blak hohl] / ˈblæk ˈhoʊl /
NOUN
abyss
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Unlike a single black hole, a black hole binary is constantly changing.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

When galaxies collide and eventually combine, their central black holes can become gravitationally bound, forming what scientists call a supermassive black hole binary.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

A single supermassive black hole can dramatically magnify a background star, but only when the alignment is almost perfect.

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

It was too large to be felled by salt concentrate alone, but as it tipped, a dull roar emerged from the gaping black hole beneath it.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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