Hubble finds a Black Hole Igniting Star Formation in a Dwarf Galaxy

Black holes are often seen as destructive, but NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has found evidence of a black hole in a dwarf galaxy creating stars. This occurs when gas launched by the black hole compresses a dense cocoon of gas, leading to star formation. Unlike supermassive black holes in larger galaxies, which have outflows too fast for star formation, the smaller black hole in the dwarf galaxy has slower outflows that allow for this process. These findings help us understand black holes in the early universe and their role in star formation.

What new role of black holes was discovered by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope?

• Emitting radiation

• Absorbing light

• Creating stars

• Destroying galaxies

How can material falling into a black hole be redirected?

• By dark matter

• By cosmic winds

• By magnetic fields

• By gravitational waves

Why do supermassive black holes not allow star formation?

• They lack magnetic fields

• Their outflows are too fast

• They are too small

• They are too cold

What is the significance of studying black holes in dwarf galaxies?

• They provide insights into early universe black holes

• They are larger than other black holes

• They are easier to observe

• They have no gravitational pull

What does the discovery of star formation by black holes help us understand?

• The size of the universe

• The speed of light

• The formation and growth of early universe black holes

• The temperature of stars