Dormant Supermassive Black Hole Discovered Far from Galaxy Core

Astronomers have identified a dormant supermassive black hole located 30,000 light-years from the core of its host galaxy, WISEA J014656.04-152214.7. The black hole was detected when it briefly flared after consuming a star. This discovery provides new insights into the dynamics of galactic centers and the evolution of black holes, challenging previous assumptions about their typical locations.