"Theories involving substantial formation of stars prior to or together with the black hole formation and growth are very ...

The brightest known galaxy in the universe is illuminated by the monster black hole at its center — which may also be tearing the galaxy apart.

Over the years, scientists studying space have spotted countless galaxies in all different phases of their lives. From newborn galaxies churning out new stars to … ...

Supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* is spinning nearly as fast as it can, dragging the very fabric of space-time with it and shaping the heart of the Milky Way.

The Large Magellanic Cloud, a close neighbor to the Milky Way, may house a giant black hole. It's the closest supermassive black hole outside of our galaxy.

A team of astronomers has spotted an early galaxy churning out stars. They call it a “cosmic yeti” because the idea that such monster early galaxies existed has been dismissed.

While Hubble's contributions are transformative, Ren said that the James Webb Space Telescope's infrared capabilities will offer even more clues about the quasar's host galaxy and its environment.

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have obtained a remarkable new view of a whopper of an elliptical galaxy that may have been puffed up by the actions of one or more black holes in ...

Hubble spotted a monster black hole that is leaving a trail of star formation in its wake as it speeds across the cosmos.

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have obtained a remarkable new view of a whopper of an elliptical galaxy that may have been puffed up by the actions of one or more black holes in ...

Sagittarius A*, our galaxy's supermassive black hole, is constantly producing strange eruptions. Astronomers are using the ...