Supermassive Black Hole
A supermassive black hole is an astronomical object of immense mass, located at the center of most galaxies, including our own Milky Way. These black holes contain millions to billions of times the mass of the Sun and exert a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape their grasp. Their presence affects the motion of stars and gas in the vicinity, and they play a crucial role in galaxy formation and evolution. In the hierarchy of Science, Astronomy, Planetary Science, Galaxy, and Black Hole, supermassive black holes represent the most extreme examples of black hole phenomena, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of matter, energy, and the universe's fundamental laws.
External Links
- [smbhax.com] Supermassive Black Hole A*: The hard sci-fi webcomic - updates M-F