Researchers break down the activities of star formation and SMBH occurring in galaxies (IMAGE)

Waseda University

Researchers break down the activities of star formation and SMBH occurring in galaxies

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The team investigated the formation sites of giant elliptical galaxies. As a result, they find that star formation is suppressed along with the SMBH activity in about half of approximately 20 massive galaxies.

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Rhythm Shimakawa from Waseda University

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