False-color X-ray image of Cygnus A galaxy from Chandra Observatory, showcasing high-energy emissions from near light-speed jets powered by a central black hole. Inset shows a radio image of the same galaxy, highlighting the remarkable similarity in structure across different wavelengths. The jets have carved out a huge cavity in the surrounding gas, with bright emissions likely indicating x-ray hot material swirling towards the black hole. The image spans 300,000 light-years.

Astronomy Picture from 05/10/2002

X-Ray Cygnus A

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap021005.html


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