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news Scmp World 2026-04-16

Scientists Measure Black Hole Jet Power, Equating to 10,000 Suns

An international research team reported measuring the instantaneous power and speed of jets emanating from a black hole. The power output of the system near Cygnus X-1 is equivalent to 10,000 suns, with jets traveling at half the speed of light.

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