The black hole was hiding not in the depths of space, but in archive data covering one of the most scrutinised spots in the sky.

Scientists have discovered a so-called "missing-link" supermassive black hole hidden not in the depths of space, but in archive data.

According to the international research team behind the discovery, the cosmic object could be the clue humanity has been searching for to explain the evolution of quasars.

Even more than the light it may shed on the brightest objects in space, the discovery suggests many more surprises may be waiting to be uncovered in archive data.

Source - Sky

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