supermassive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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That was partly because astronomers concentrated their searches there, since all known supermassive black holes had been located at galaxy centers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
The observatory has been responsible for helping identify objects like supermassive black holes, discovering new galaxies and tracking spacecraft.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
How galaxies evolve, and the role played by supermassive black holes.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
They are fueled by supermassive black holes that consume surrounding material at the centers of galaxies, producing so much energy that they can be seen across billions of light years.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
If Arp is right, the exotic mechanisms proposed to explain the energy source of distant quasars—supernova chain reactions, supermassive black holes and the like—would prove unnecessary.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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