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fromBig Think
18 hours ago

Cosmic beacon unveiled inside nearby active galaxy by JWST

The Milky Way forms stars only in limited regions, while many galaxies elsewhere show intense star formation and active nuclei, with M77 standing out as uniquely energetic.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

Supermassive black holes launch the most powerful cosmic jets

Collimated jets emerge from massive objects, powered by hot, orbiting material rather than strong electric or magnetic fields.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Happy Halloween from the Haunted Heart of Our Milky Way Galaxy

Supermassive black holes can emit intense radiation, high-speed particle winds, and jets that heat and damage galactic regions across thousands of light-years.
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