Oldest
black
hole
in the universe
Discovery:
Scientists identify the oldest black hole, formed just 690 million years after the Big Bang
Ancient Universe:
This black hole provides a glimpse into the early cosmos, shaping our understanding
Quasar Revelation:
It's part of a quasar, an intensely luminous object powered by the black hole
Distance Challenge:
Located 13 billion light-years away, its observation poses astronomical distance challenges
Massive Black Hole:
With a mass equivalent to 1.6 billion suns, it defies expectations for early cosmic entities
Intense Radiation:
Emits intense X-rays, characteristic of black holes feeding on surrounding matter
Scientific Significance:
Unveiling ancient black holes aids in understanding cosmic evolution and early galaxies