Free Astronomy Lecture at CoffeeBar Bel Air

Massive telescopes have revealed that supermassive black holes live in the center of nearly every large galaxy. These black holes often hide quietly in the shadows, until they emerge in spectacular form as they feast on the stars and gas around them. This process generates powerful winds and jets that can launch gas outward at nearly the speed of light, sculpting their home galaxy into the shapes we see today. Join us for a visual exploration of recent observations and simulations that are revealing how supermassive black holes shape the Universe all around us.