PBS Space Time - S2024E03: Did JWST Solve The Mystery of Supermassive Black Hole Origins?
This is what we astronomers call a blob, or a smudge, if you want to get really technical. It may not look like much from here, but what do you expect for something near the literal edge of the observable universe. If you were there when this light was emitted, you’d A. be at the beginning of time, and B. be looking at an entire galaxy containing an enormous black hole at its heart. It’s the most distant black hole we’ve semi-directly detected. That’s cool enough on its own, but as an added bonus this one smudge may have solved the mystery of the origin of the supermassive black holes in our universe.
Cast: Matthew O’Dowd
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PBS Space Time S2024E03 Synopsis
Stream PBS Space Time "Did JWST Solve The Mystery of Supermassive Black Hole Origins?" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2024-02-14, this episode is part of Season 2024 of PBS Space Time. Featuring performances from Matthew O’Dowd among the cast. With a runtime of 16m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. This is what we astronomers call a blob, or a smudge, if you want to get really technical. It may not look like much from here, but what do you expect for something near the literal edge of the observable universe. If you were there when this light w...
