Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Two Black Holes Dancing in 3C 75
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 9, 2008 is “Two Black Holes Dancing in 3C 75,” an image. It is credited to Credit: X-Ray: NASA / CXC / D.Hudson, T.Reiprich et al. ( AIfA ); Radio: NRAO / VLA/ NRL. The original explanation runs about 164 words.
From the explanation
“What’s happening at the center of active galaxy 3C 75? The two bright sources at the center of this composite x-ray (blue)/ radio (pink) image are co-orbiting supermassive black holes powering the giant radio source 3C 75 .”
— APOD editors, November 9, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 9, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: X-Ray: NASA / CXC / D.Hudson, T.Reiprich et al. ( AIfA ); Radio: NRAO / VLA/ NRL
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 164 words