Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Galaxy Evolution Can be Affected by Black Hole Jets

Artist’s illustration of a supermassive black hole at the center of a radio galaxy launching powerful jets all the way out the galaxy’s circumgalactic medium. Credit: Hailey Nelson/ Arizona State University

In recent decades, astronomers have found evidence that supermassive black holes can really mess with their galaxies' evolution. They gobble up material intended for star formation, quenching the birth of stars. Conversely, jets streaming away from those hungry monsters can also energize gas-rich regions and enhance the chances of a galaxy birthing batches of stars in those areas.



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