Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 26, 2002

Jets from Radio Galaxy 3C296

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2002 is “Jets from Radio Galaxy 3C296,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: AUI , NRAO). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“Jets of streaming plasma expelled by the central black hole of a massive elliptical galaxy likely light up this composite image of 3C296 . The jets emanating from NGC 5532 and are nearly a million light years long.”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 26, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: AUI , NRAO
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 26, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-26-jets-from-radio-galaxy-3c296

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