NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has uncovered a "glowing monster" that is breaking the theoretical speed limits of cosmic growth. Located 12.8 billion light-years away, the supermassive black hole RACS J0320-35 is a quasar—an incredibly bright object powered by vast amounts of matter falling into a black hole. While most black holes are limited by the Eddington Limit—the point where radiation pressure prevents more matter from falling in—this beast is growing at 2.4 times that rate. Analytical

This telescope can see supernovas, black holes and spiral galaxies using the smoothest mirrors ever created. NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is celebrating 20 years in space this year. Celebrate by taking a mesmerizing visual tour of Chandra's universe with observatory director Belinda Wilkes. See more of the universe through X-ray eyes: http://bit.ly/34mfuUT | Scientific American

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