A group of astronomers from around the world has reclassified a galaxy called PBC J2333.9-2343, located 657 million light-years from Earth. This is because they discovered that the black hole, which is at the center, has changed direction and is now heading towards our planet. This discovery led the team to make extensive observations to see if it really changed direction.
The galaxy with a supermassive black hole is on its way to Earth
doctor. Lorena Hernandez Garcia, who is part of the team, said they initially studied the galaxy because of its special properties. The study revealed that it is now rotating 90 degrees, pointing its center toward Earth. As a result, the galaxy is now classified as a “Blazar”.
According to the Royal Astronomical Society, blazars are powerful phenomena in the universe and are considered to be high-energy objects. The team’s findings provide an opportunity for researchers to study the properties of blazars, including the influence of high-energy particles emitted by these objects.
Meanwhile, astronomers have noticed that material spewing from the black hole has created two massive lobes on either side of the galaxy. These lobes can be easily seen by radio waves and are among their most notable features.
doctor. Lorena Hernandez-Garcia explained that the presence of lobes indicates that the nucleus no longer feeds them, which means that they are very old.
In fact, these lobes are relics of past activity.
In contrast, structures closer to the core represent smaller, more active planes. This discovery indicates that the galaxy has undergone significant changes over time, and studying these changes can provide valuable insights into evolution and its component parts.
According to the study, the exact reason for the change in the black hole’s orientation is unknown. However, some astronomers speculate that this may be due to a collision with another galaxy.
At the moment, it is not known what effect the black hole’s new orientation will have on our galaxy. Thus, more research is needed to understand the potential implications of this finding. However, this highlights the complexity and interdependence of astronomical phenomena, underlining the need for continuous exploration and discovery in the field of astronomy.
