James Webb Space Telescope watches 'Jekyll and Hyde' galaxy shapeshift into a cosmic monster
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- The James Webb Space Telescope has observed the galaxy Virgil, revealing its dual nature as both a typical young galaxy forming stars and a host to a heavily obscured supermassive black hole, which emits vast amounts of energy. This transformation highlights the complex behaviors of galaxies in the universe.
- The discovery of Virgil's hidden supermassive black hole is significant as it underscores the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope in uncovering cosmic phenomena that may remain undetected in other wavelengths.
- This finding aligns with ongoing research into supermassive black holes and their formation, suggesting that many such entities may be concealed within galaxies, emphasizing the importance of infrared observations in astrophysics.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
