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When galaxies merge, what happens to their central black holes?
Ken Renner, Navarre, Ohio
By Astronomy Staff |
Published: May 26, 2009 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
Two black holes merge in this computer-generated image based on a NASA simulation. As the black holes approach each other, their violent interaction generates ripples in the fabric of space-time.
Chris Henze (NASA)
When galaxies merge, their central black holes combine to form a single, more massive black hole.