Role of supermassive black holes in stopping star formation of massive galaxies (IMAGE)

Waseda University

Role of supermassive black holes in stopping star formation of massive galaxies

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Results from the James Webb Telescope near-infrared camera clearly show that massive galaxies with active galactic nucleus feedback from supermassive black holes have lower star formation.

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Rhythm Shimakawa from Waseda University

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