Black Hole Jets Measured

A global network of telescopes has provided a groundbreaking look at the energetic phenomena occurring near black holes.

By analyzing 18 years of high-resolution radio imaging, scientists were able to determine the exact speed and power of these 'dancing jets' for the first time.

The findings suggest that these jets play a critical role in shaping the growth and evolution of galaxies.

This discovery resolves a long-standing mystery in astrophysics, as jet power previously had to be averaged over tens of thousands of years.