NASA’s Hubble detects a massive black hole wandering outside its galaxy

Astronomers have observed a tidal disruption event, AT2024tvd, revealing a rogue supermassive black hole devouring a star far from its galaxy's center. This discovery, aided by Hubble and other telescopes, challenges the conventional understanding of black hole locations and offers insights into galactic evolution. The event highlights the potential of TDEs in detecting hidden black holes.

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