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- A very bright black hole shines in deep space.
- The black hole is active and sends radiation outward.
- Its strong radiation can reach nearby galaxies far away.
- Nearby galaxies show less new star formation than usual.
- Radiation and heat can break cold gas in clouds.
- Cold gas is the fuel that makes new stars.
- Breaking the gas stops star birth for some time.
- Scientists use telescopes to study galaxy systems nearby now.
Difficult words
- black hole — A space object with very strong gravity.The black hole
- radiation — Energy that moves out from a source.
- galaxy — A large group of stars and gas.galaxies, Nearby galaxies
- formation — The process of making something new.
- telescope — A tool to see distant things in space.telescopes
- fuel — Material used to make energy or power.
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever looked at the stars?
- Would you like to use a telescope to see space?
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