2026.01.31

How Big Can Black Holes Get?

There may be an upper limit to their growth

Black holes like the one shown in this illustration can grow astonishingly massive by feeding on immense amounts of matter. ｜Pitris/Getty Images

Black holes like the one shown in this illustration can grow astonishingly massive by feeding on immense amounts of matter. ｜Pitris/Getty Images

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