

JWST Spots Giant Black Holes All Over the Early Universe
Oct 11, 2023
Discover the surprising abundance of giant black holes in the early universe through the James Webb Space Telescope. Learn about the presence of cyclones in young galaxies, the challenges in interpreting observations, and the progress made in studying distant galaxies. Unusual nitrogen emissions indicate the presence of a black hole's accretion disk. Explore the need to detect and measure black hole masses and the impact of black holes on star formation in galaxies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Searching for Black Holes and Tornado-Hearted Galaxies with the Webb Telescope
02:40 • 14min
Discovering Nitrogen Emissions and the Accretion Disk of a Black Hole in a Young Galaxy
16:49 • 2min
Detecting and Studying New Born Black Holes
18:27 • 3min
Discovering Black Holes and Their Impact on Star Formation
21:23 • 4min