Amy Reines (IMAGE)

Montana State University

Amy Reines

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A new search led by Montana State University astrophysicist Amy Reines has revealed more than a dozen massive black holes in dwarf galaxies that were previously considered too small to host them, surprising scientists with their location within the galaxies.

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MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez

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