For years, astronomers assumed almost every galaxy hosted a central supermassive black hole
Sandeep K S
Dec 14, 2025
1 min read
The infographic illustrates the "Galactic Divide" in black hole distribution, showing that massive galaxies are more likely to host a supermassive black hole compared to dwarf galaxies. It supports the "Direct Collapse" theory of black hole formation and suggests fewer gravitational waves in the future due to less frequent galaxy mergers.
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