Doomed quasar is heading for a powerful explosion

PKS 1302-102 is one of the few known quasars with a pair of black holes within its accretion disc. It is also a curious case for astronomers as it will produce a powerful explosion when these two black holes merge. The scientists trying to determine the scale of this merger estimate that it could result in an enormous release of energy.

Astronomers capture most powerful explosion since big bang

Astronomers capture an image of the continuing eruption of the most powerful explosion since the big bang.