Supermassive Black Holes

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A Guide to the Four Types of Black Holes

Black holes are classified into four main types: stellar-mass, intermediate-mass, supermassive, and primordial, each distinguished by mass, origin, and observational status. This guide explores their unique characteristics and the ongoing scientific quest to understand these cosmic phenomena.

Dr. Alistair Finch·October 5, 2026

A cinematic depiction of exoplanets forming in the extreme environment near a supermassive black hole, showcasing 'lava balls' and 'dust giants'.

Space & Astronomy

Theory: Exoplanets Could Form Near Supermassive Black Holes

Millions of Jupiter-mass planets, dubbed 'dust giants' and 'lava balls,' could emerge tens of parsecs from supermassive black holes, according to Space .

Mateo Rojas·June 14, 2026