Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

J1502+1115: A Triple Black Hole Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 7, 2014 is “J1502+1115: A Triple Black Hole Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: R. P. Deane ( U. Capetown ) et al.. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

J1502+1115: A Triple Black Hole Galaxy
Credit: Image Credit: R. P. Deane ( U. Capetown ) et al. Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Most galaxies contain one supermassive black hole — why does this galaxy have three? The likely reason is that galaxy J1502+1115 is the product of the recent coalescence of three smaller galaxies.”

— APOD editors, July 7, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 7, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: R. P. Deane ( U. Capetown ) et al.
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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GalaxiesBlack holes

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