Thank The JWST For Confirming The First Runaway Supermassive Black Hole

December 12, 2025 Universe Today

Thank The JWST For Confirming The First Runaway Supermassive Black Hole
By Evan Gough (https://ift.tt/iU9RkBO)

This artist's illustration shows a runaway SMBH that was ejected from its host galaxy. As it travels through space it generates a bow shock in front of it, while behind it trails a long stream of stars and gas. Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Leah Hustak (STScI)

Astronomers have been observing the Cosmic Owl for years, wondering if what they were seeing was a long-predicted runaway black hole. Now, 50 years after scientists first predicted the phenomenon, the JWST has provided the clinching evidence.

December 13, 2025 at 12:05AM
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