The Most Distant Supermassive Black Hole Known (IMAGE)

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)

The Most Distant Supermassive Black Hole Known

Caption

This is an an artist's concept of the most distant supermassive black hole known, rapidly growing in mass as it is fed by a swirling disk of hot gas and dust.

Credit

Robin Dienel, courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.