The discussion revolves around the concept of "rogue" black holes in the Milky Way galaxy, exploring their potential existence, implications, and the relationship with rogue stars. Participants examine various aspects of black hole formation, their trajectories, and the risks associated with their presence in the galaxy.
Participants express a mix of skepticism and acceptance regarding the existence of rogue black holes, with no consensus on the implications or risks associated with them. The discussion remains unresolved on several points, particularly concerning the relationship between rogue stars and black holes.
Participants highlight the need for further clarification on the definitions of rogue stars and black holes, as well as the assumptions underlying the estimates of their populations in the galaxy.
Astronomers have long known about rogue black holes? How long? Is this a new revelation about DM and BHs?Newly merged black holes might be so jarred by the experience that they go "rogue," careening into space on unexpected trajectories.
In fact, hundreds of these rogue black holes could exist in the Milky Way galaxy alone, according to a new study.
The research is just one of several new findings on black holes presented Wednesday at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Austin, Texas.
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Scientists at the presentation, for instance, offered up new explanations about odd x-ray sources coming from black holes.
They also found hints that dark matter may play an important role in the hot disks that form around companion-consuming black holes.
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Chronos said:'Hundreds' of rogue black holes in our galaxy? So where are they [Fermi thing]? I doubt we are at risk.
Philosophaie said:It is not uncommon for a star to implode and become a black hole. It happens all the time. Why not in our galaxy.
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http://news.discovery.com/space/rogue-stars-non-constant-constants-holes-in-space-our-universe-is-rebelling.htmlA young undergraduate named Marianne Heida was just combing through the Chandra Source Catalog, when she noticed a supermassive black hole that appeared to be leaving its home galaxy at very high speed, despite its mass of well over 1 billion Suns.