NASA discovers bizarre "sideways" black hole in distant galaxy

NASA finds tilted black hole in galaxy NGC 5084, revealing cosmic disruptions.

: NASA scientists have identified an unusual black hole in galaxy NGC 5084 with a tilted disk at a 90-degree angle, suggesting a cosmic disturbance. This finding was derived from 30-year-old archival data using SAUNAS image processing. Lead researchers Amanda Borlaff and Pamela Marcum compared the analysis to forensics, revealing distinct X-ray features.

NASA's recent discovery involves an unusual black hole in galaxy NGC 5084, characterized by a tilted disk spinning at a 90-degree angle to the galaxy's rotation. This anomaly points to a massive disturbance, possibly due to a galactic collision or superheated gas eruption, radically altering the galaxy's structure.

Using archival data from the Hubble Space Telescope, researchers applied the SAUNAS technique to amplify faint signals and unveil previously undetected features. This multi-wavelength forensic analysis, led by Amanda Borlaff, suggests that the dramatically changed structure occurred relatively recently, displaying unique X-ray plumes.

Pamela Marcum co-authored the study published in The Astrophysical Journal, describing the discovery of dual X-ray plumes as exceptional. The distinct cross-shaped structure paired with the tilted disk provides insights into the turbulent history of NGC 5084, shedding light on how galaxies transform through violent events.

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