What if there was a black hole in the middle of a nebula?

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The discussion explores the implications of a black hole located at the center of a nebula, questioning whether it could consume the nebula before stars form. It highlights that large nebulas often host massive stars that can end their lives as black holes. The Pleiades cluster is mentioned as potentially containing several black holes within a nebula. However, it is noted that black holes would not consume the nebula any more than stars would. Additionally, a paper is referenced that suggests a large black hole may exist at the center of the Orion Nebula Cluster.
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I was wondering, if there was a black hole in the center of a nebula, then would there be a possibility that the nebula would be eaten from the inside out before any stars could be born? It'd be something interesting to observe over time.
 
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Very possible, large nebulas are often home to some monster stars. Some of which live fast and die young, leaving a black hole in their wake. I'm fairly certain that I once read that there may be several black holes in the Pleiades cluster, which is located in a nebula. The black holes wouldn't eat the nebula any more than a star would though.
 
newjerseyrunner said:
Very possible, large nebulas are often home to some monster stars. Some of which live fast and die young, leaving a black hole in their wake. I'm fairly certain that I once read that there may be several black holes in the Pleiades cluster, which is located in a nebula. The black holes wouldn't eat the nebula any more than a star would though.
Fair enough, I'll have to read up on the Pleiades Cluster, certainly sounds interesting!
 
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