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Very Powerful Black Hole Jet
February 5, 2026 — Scientists found a very powerful jet in space. It comes from a big black hole.
What Happened?
A star went too close to a black hole. The black hole broke the star into pieces. Then a big jet of energy shot out.
The jet is very fast. It moves almost as fast as light. It has a lot of energy.
How Powerful Is It?
The jet is more powerful than the Death Star. The Death Star is from the Star Wars movies. It can destroy planets. This black hole jet can destroy planets too!
Scientists named the jet “Jetty McJetface.” This is a funny name.
Where Is It?
The black hole is very far away. It is 665 million light-years from Earth. We are safe.
Why Is This Important?
Scientists can learn about black holes. They want to find more jets like this one.
The jet will be stronger next year. Scientists will watch it.
Vocabulary Help 📚
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| black hole | a place in space with very strong gravity |
| jet | a stream of energy or particles |
| destroy | to break completely |
| powerful | very strong |
| light-year | how far light travels in one year |
Grammar Focus 🎯
Simple Present Tense: - “The jet is very fast.” - “Scientists want to learn more.” - “The black hole is very far away.”
We use simple present for facts and things that are true now.
Source: Space.com