The black hole–powered jet in galaxy M87 is making stars explode
The surprising discovery is puzzling astronomers
![Illustration of a powerful jet of purple gas emanating from the black hole in the center of galaxy M87.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/101023_kc_M87-jet-novas-feat.jpg?fit=1030%2C580&ssl=1)
The black hole at the center of galaxy M87 (illustrated) fuels a powerful jet of gas that is triggering the explosions of stars in the galaxy, a study finds.
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