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Astronomers believe they have witnessed the birth of a black hole for the first time

The incredible story behind the first image of a black hole

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January 12, 2024
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Witnessing a Stellar Spectacle: Black Hole Birth Observed for the First Time. 

For centuries, astronomers have gazed at the heavens, mesmerized by the celestial ballet of stars. But never before have they witnessed the awe-inspiring birth of a black hole, a cosmic leviathan whose gravity warps the very fabric of spacetime.

This unprecedented event, captured in the supernova SN 2022jli, has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the death throes of massive stars and the crucible from which black holes are forged.

The story begins with a dying star, a red giant nearing the end of its illustrious life. As the star’s fuel dwindles, its immense gravity crushes its core, igniting a thermonuclear explosion known as a supernova.

a real image of the formation of a black hole – via: Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration

In the case of SN 2022jli, however, the supernova unfolded in a most peculiar way. Instead of the usual, singular burst of brilliance, it exhibited an unusual flickering behavior, repeatedly brightening and dimming over a period of months.

This celestial waltz, astronomers believe, is the result of a cosmic drama playing out on a grand scale. SN 2022jli, it seems, did not face its fiery demise alone. It had a companion, another star locked in a gravitational embrace.

As the supernova erupted, spewing out a torrent of superheated gas, the companion star began to siphon off this stellar bounty. This feeding frenzy, akin to a cosmic tug-of-war, is thought to be responsible for the supernova’s pulsating rhythm.

The implications of this observation are nothing short of groundbreaking. For the first time, we have direct evidence of the link between supernovas and the formation of black holes.

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The gravitational collapse of a massive star’s core is the primary recipe for a black hole, but the process is often shrouded in uncertainty. SN 2022jli, however, provides a rare window into this cosmic transformation.

The rhythmic dimming of the supernova suggests that the black hole, newly formed in the heart of the explosion, is feasting on the gas stolen by its companion star.

via spaceplace

This cosmic gluttony not only fuels the black hole’s growth but also contributes to the supernova’s pulsating glow.

The discovery of SN 2022jli is a testament to the power of scientific curiosity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.

It reminds us that the universe is still full of surprises, waiting to be unraveled by the intrepid minds that dare to gaze into the cosmos.

This supernova, a celestial beacon in the cosmic ocean, has not only illuminated the birth of a black hole but also ignited a new era of understanding in the field of stellar evolution.

As we continue to unravel its secrets, we stand on the precipice of a new chapter in our cosmic odyssey, one where the mysteries of the universe unfold before our very eyes.

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