NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reports that a supermassive black hole at the center of a "Death Star" galaxy is releasing massive amounts of X-rays and gamma-rays. The radiation is directed towards an adjacent galaxy.NASA: 'Death Star' Galaxy Black Hole Fires at Neighboring Galaxy (December 17, 2007)
Creation and Destruction
According to scientists at NASA, The large jet of radiation is probably destroying many stars in the nearby galaxy. However, the release of energy may also be providing fuel for the formation of new stars.NASA: 'Death Star' Galaxy Black Hole Fires at Neighboring Galaxy (December 17, 2007)
