Could black holes be the creators of galaxies?

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In summary: It is possible that the big bang did not happen once trillions of years ago, and that every galaxy was created by its individual big bang from the black hole that holds it together.
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I had a thought the other night when I heard that there is a super massive black hole at the center of every galaxy. My thought was is it possible that the big bang did not happen once trillions of years ago? Is it possible that every galaxy was created by its individual big bang from the black hole that holds it together? If you consider that the core of the black hole seemingly defys all known laws of physics or distorts them all then is it not reasonable to assume it has the potential to create matter. If the beggining of the black hole were to spin at what can only be described as astronomical speeds and were the single strongest magnet mankind could possibly envision and also if the black hole were emitting matter then wouldn't it magnetise all matter and send it into an orbit. If this is so then the universe was not created with one single big bang but trillions or possibly more smaller big bangs which would still be happening to this day.
 
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If you consider that the core of the black hole seemingly defys all known laws of physics or distorts them all then is it not reasonable to assume it has the potential to create matter.

General relativity and quantum theory are incompatible in trying to describe what happens inside a black hole. However creating matter doesn't come out of the existence of this problem.
 
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Sure its possible, but its pretty well established that black holes are formed from certain types of Supernova, which means they are born out of stars. These black holes in turn, have such strong gravity that they pull surrounding stars and gas into orbits around them, thus they create their own galaxy.
 
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Chaos' lil bro Order said:
Sure its possible, but its pretty well established that black holes are formed from certain types of Supernova, which means they are born out of stars. These black holes in turn, have such strong gravity that they pull surrounding stars and gas into orbits around them, thus they create their own galaxy.
This is absolutely untrue. In fact the supermassive BHs gravity has only a measurable effect on the very central parts of a galaxy. It is certainly untrue that a black hole from a supernovae pulls stars and gas from the surrounding universe to form a galaxy. See http://www.universetoday.com/am/publish/early_black_holes_grew_quickly.html" for a brief explanation on the formation of supermassive black holes.

However, it may be true that stellar mass black holes accrete matter and form a super massive black hole.
 
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1. How did the universe begin?

The universe began with the Big Bang approximately 13.8 billion years ago. This event marked the rapid expansion of space and the creation of all matter and energy in the universe.

2. How were galaxies formed?

Galaxies are believed to have formed through the gravitational collapse of large clouds of gas and dust. As these clouds collapsed, they formed stars, which eventually grouped together to form galaxies.

3. What is dark matter and how does it relate to galaxy formation?

Dark matter is a type of matter that does not interact with light and therefore cannot be seen. Its presence is inferred through its gravitational effects on visible matter. It is believed to play a crucial role in the formation and evolution of galaxies.

4. Are all galaxies the same age?

No, galaxies vary in age depending on when they formed. Some of the oldest galaxies in the universe are estimated to be around 13 billion years old, while newer galaxies are still forming today.

5. How do scientists study galaxy formation?

Scientists use a variety of tools and techniques to study galaxy formation, including telescopes, computer simulations, and analysis of light from distant galaxies. This allows them to piece together the history of the universe and understand how galaxies have evolved over time.

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