Simulation image (IMAGE) Northwestern University Caption A star (bright orange dot on right) flying across the galaxy after being ejected from an intermediate-mass black hole (small ring on left). Credit Fulya Kiroglu/Northwestern University Usage Restrictions Add credit License Original 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.