The Dark Heart of a Cosmic Collision in Centaurus A
Two of ESA’s space observatories have combined to create a multi-wavelength view of violent events taking place within the giant galaxy of Centaurus A. The new…
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Supernova Explosions and Black Hole Jets Scatter a Galaxy’s Star-Making Gas
Supernova explosions and the jets of a monstrous black hole are scattering a galaxy’s star-making gas like a cosmic leaf blower, a new study finds. The…
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In general, galaxies can be thought of as sociable, hanging out in groups and frequently interacting. However, this recent NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image highlights how…
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