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Hubble reveals the supermassive black hole powering IC 4709

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IC 4709 , a spiral galaxy 240 million light-years away in the southern constellation Telescopium , has been revealed by the Hubble Space Telescope .

The galaxy's core is powered by a supermassive black hole, 65 million times more massive than our Sun .

Understanding the relationship between black holes and their host galaxies is crucial for unraveling the intricate relationship between these colossal entities and their hosts.