NGC 5128: Centaurus A

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NGC 5128: Centaurus A

Post by bystander » Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:38 pm

Colour composite image of Centaurus A, revealing the lobes and jets emanating from the active galaxy’s central black hole. ESO
Colour composite image of Centaurus A, revealing the lobes and jets emanating from the active galaxy’s central black hole. ESO
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Black hole outflows from Centaurus A detected
Jets and lobes emanating a from central black hole have been imaged at sub-millimeter wavelengths for the first time.
Provided by ESO, Garching, Germany
Astronomy.com - 2009 Jan 28

http://www.astronomy.com/asy/objects/images/ngc5128.jpg
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