Uncovering a Black Hole in an Immense Dust Cloud
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Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) are extremely energetic sources powered by supermassive black holes. This short video provides insights into these peculiar objects by showcasing a new discovery on the AGN at the centre of the Messier 77 galaxy.
Credit: ESO.
Directed by: Herbert Zodet and Martin Wallner.
Editing: Herbert Zodet.
Web and technical support: Gurvan Bazin and Raquel Yumi Shida.
Written by: Anita Chandran and Juliet Hannay.
Music: Stellardrone — Billions And Billions.
Footage and photos: ESO, Jaffe, Gámez-Rosas et al., L. Calçada, M. Kornmesser, C. Malin (christophmalin.com) and Gianluca Lombardi (glphoto.it).
Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.