Astronomers Discover Universe's Brightest Black Hole

With a mass of 17 billion Suns, the newly observed quasar J0529-4351 consumes one sun daily, marking a significant breakthrough in cosmic research.

Scientists have discovered what is believed to be the brightest and most massive black hole ever observed, with a mass of 17 billion Suns.
The black hole, known as J0529-4351, consumes the equivalent of one sun every day, showcasing its extreme luminosity and growth rate.
This quasar, located 12 billion light-years away, was initially mistaken for a nearby star due to its intense brightness.
Observations and detailed checks confirmed J0529-4351's status as a distant, non-lensed source, making it a significant tool for future studies of quasars and black hole growth.
The discovery of J0529-4351 challenges our understanding of black hole accretion rates and the physical limits of their growth.