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A famous galaxy's black hole has been hiding its most violent behavior

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What happened

Astronomers have found that a nearby galaxy's black hole is blasting out a far more powerful and hidden gas outflow than previously realized.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:20:01 UTC.

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