A tiny nearby galaxy is home to a shockingly enormous black hole

New ScientistWednesday, October 29, 2025 at 8:03:53 PM
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A tiny nearby galaxy is home to a shockingly enormous black hole
A recent discovery reveals that one of the Milky Way's smallest neighboring galaxies harbors a surprisingly massive black hole at its center. This finding challenges previous assumptions that the galaxy was primarily influenced by dark matter. Understanding the dynamics of such small galaxies and their black holes can provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies, making this discovery significant for the field of astronomy.
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