Not only are they supermassive black holes, but they crate a unique "wagging tail" of super-charged particles.

Lucy's first flyby target turned out to have a companion. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The first-ever asteroid encounter of ...

The discovery could lead to the finding of more planets. Astrophysicists are marveling at the latest celestial discovery made near the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. Scientists have uncovered ...

This unusual system 'shouldn't exist,' says one astronomer, who notes the orbit is as long as his daily commute. By Briley Lewis Published Aug 8, 2023 6:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...