The Cosmic Behemoth: Unveiling the Giant Black Hole

The Most Massive Black Hole Ever Found: 36 Billion Solar Masses! In this episode, we explore the discovery of an extraordinarily massive black hole weighing 36 billion solar masses at the center of the Cosmic Horseshoe. This giant is 10,000 times heavier than the black hole at the heart of our Milky Way. Using advanced techniques like gravitational lensing and stellar kinetics, scientists have pinpointed its mass with confidence. This enormous black hole challenges the limits of astrophysics and opens up new possibilities for detecting other distant, dormant black holes using upcoming technologies like ESA's Euclid telescope. Stay tuned to explore more wild wonders of the universe! 00:00 Discovering a Cosmic Giant 00:09 Unveiling the Cosmic Horseshoe 00:21 Measuring the Monster 00:35 Comparing Black Holes 00:43 Pushing Astrophysics Limits 00:54 Future Discoveries Await 01:06 Conclusion: The Universe's Wonders