Source:NASA/Hubble Press Release
Omega Centauri is a strange thing. It's been classified as a star, then a nebula, then a globular cluster and now it's thought to be a dwarf galaxy missing its outer stars. Why is it in such a mess? How can this oddball galaxy be explained? New research suggests it has an intermediate-black hole living in its core, giving astronomers the best idea yet as to where supermassive black holes come from. Omega Centauri might hold one of the most profound secrets as to how the largest objects in the observable universe are born. (read more)
Omega Centauri is a strange thing. It's been classified as a star, then a nebula, then a globular cluster and now it's thought to be a dwarf galaxy missing its outer stars. Why is it in such a mess? How can this oddball galaxy be explained? New research suggests it has an intermediate-black hole living in its core, giving astronomers the best idea yet as to where supermassive black holes come from. Omega Centauri might hold one of the most profound secrets as to how the largest objects in the observable universe are born. (read more)
Links:
NASA/Heritage press release
Gemini Press Release
Scientific paper
SpaceTelescope.org
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