Most galaxies contain supermassive black holes, which produce energetic radiation when actively feeding. The Milky Way’s black hole, located about 27,000 light-years away, is particularly observable through individual stellar orbits that reveal its mass. Recent advancements have even allowed imaging of its event horizon in radio light. Supermassive black holes also directly influence stellar movements, leading to hypervelocity stars, first predicted in 1988. The Large Magellanic Cloud, another nearby galaxy, shows no black hole activity, yet stellar movements in the Milky Way's halo suggest a hidden black hole of substantial size, highlighting the prevalence of these cosmic entities.
Supermassive black holes, often hidden in galaxies, have significant gravitational effects that lead to the creation of hypervelocity stars, key indicators of their presence.
The Milky Way's supermassive black hole, at 27,000 light-years away, allows for direct observation, influencing stellar motions that highlight its immense mass.
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