A recent census of the cosmos has more than tripled the number of active black holes known to reside in miniature galaxies, with the biggest haul of middleweight black holes to date. The survey, which used early data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), observed nearly 1.5 million galaxies and found about 2,500 dwarf galaxies with actively feeding black holes at their centers. This discovery has the potential to solve many mysteries of how black holes and their galaxies evolve together.
Forecast for 6 months: Expect a surge in research and studies on the newly discovered black holes, with scientists aiming to understand their formation and evolution.
Forecast for 1 year: The full first-year dataset from the DESI survey is expected to be released, providing more insights into the properties of black holes and their host galaxies.
Forecast for 5 years: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is expected to continue providing new insights into the early universe, potentially shedding light on the formation of the first black holes.
Forecast for 10 years: The discovery of active black holes in dwarf galaxies may lead to a reevaluation of our understanding of galaxy evolution, potentially revealing new insights into the formation and growth of galaxies.
