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The Universe’s Missing Black Holes May Have Been Located : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 15, 2025 2:10 am
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Black holes have long been a fascination for astronomers, with three main categories identified over the years. These include stellar-mass black holes, supermassive black holes (SMBHs), and intermediate black holes (IMBHs) that fall in between the other two categories.

While stellar-mass black holes and SMBHs have been extensively studied and observed, IMBHs have proven to be more elusive. These intermediate black holes are believed to play a crucial role in the evolution of black holes, serving as a link between stellar-mass black holes and supermassive black holes.

In a recent series of studies led by researchers from Vanderbilt University’s Lunar Labs Initiative, evidence of IMBHs may have been discovered. By reanalyzing data from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and the Virgo Collaboration, the researchers identified gravitational wave events corresponding to black hole mergers in the range of 100 to 300 solar masses.

These findings mark the largest black hole collisions recorded by astronomers and suggest the presence of lightweight IMBHs. Astronomer Karan Jani highlighted the significance of these discoveries, noting that they provide insights into the early stars that illuminated the Universe.

Additionally, upcoming missions like the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) could further validate these findings. LISA is set to launch in the late 2030s and will enable astronomers to track black hole mergers over an extended period, shedding light on their origins and evolution.

Looking ahead, the researchers plan to explore the possibility of observing IMBHs using gravitational wave observatories on the Moon. NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a lunar observatory, building on past experiments like the Lunar Surface Gravimeter left behind by the Apollo 17 mission.

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This intersection of scientific frontiers and space exploration presents a unique opportunity for studying black holes and training the next generation of researchers. The team’s findings have been published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, with supporting research available in other scientific journals.

Overall, these discoveries offer a glimpse into the mysterious world of black holes and highlight the exciting prospects for future research in this field.

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