Скачать или смотреть Centaurus A: Black Hole Jets, Lobes & Cosmic Dust in Stunning Multi-Wavelength View

🌟 Witness the breathtaking beauty of Centaurus A in this stunning multi-wavelength composite image! 🌌 This vibrant view reveals the galaxy’s massive black hole, powerful jets, and iconic dust lanes in unprecedented detail.

🔍 Combining data from three powerful instruments:

Submillimetre wavelengths (orange) from LABOCA on APEX,

X-ray data (blue) from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory,

Visible light (true color) from the Wide Field Imager (WFI) on the MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope in Chile.

🌠 The image showcases the galaxy’s dynamic structure, including its glowing lobes, energetic jets, and the dark dust lane that defines its unique appearance. Centaurus A is a prime example of an active galaxy, offering insights into the behavior of supermassive black holes and their impact on their surroundings.

📅 Date: January 28, 2009
📷 Credits:

Optical: ESO/WFI

Submillimetre: MPIfR/ESO/APEX/A.Weiss et al.

X-ray: NASA/CXC/CfA/R.Kraft et al.

✨ Dive into the wonders of the cosmos and explore the mysteries of Centaurus A! 🚀