SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 28, 2026TechEBlog

NASA’s Swift Observes Wandering Black Hole That Lights Up the Edge of a Distant Galaxy by Tearing a Star to Pieces

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A supermassive black hole 30,000 light-years from its galaxy's center was detected when it shredded a passing star, creating an extraordinarily bright flare. AI-assisted analysis confirmed this discovery, validating a new method for locating wandering black holes.

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