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When was the first confirmed supermassive black hole discovered in a galaxy?
Quick Answer
In the 1960s, observations of active galaxies like M87 and quasars revealed evidence for supermassive black holes.
The Full Story
During the 1960s, astronomers studying quasars and active galaxies found evidence for extraordinarily powerful compact objects at galactic centers. Objects such as M87 showed energetic jets and emissions that were difficult to explain without a supermassive black hole. The quasar discovery in 1963 opened the door to this interpretation. Over time, supermassive black holes became understood as common features of many large galaxies.
Key Facts
1.Evidence emerged in the 1960s
2.Connected to quasars and active galaxies
3.M87 became a key example
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