A new image by the Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals an unidentified celestial object, dubbed C4, getting blasted by a jet of energetic particles, raising questions about its identity.
Image: X-ray : NASA/CXC/SAO/D. Bogensberger et al; X-ray : NASA/MSFC; Optical: ESO; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wolk
The structure popped up in a recent ultra-deep X-ray image taken by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory—in fact, the deepest X-ray image ever taken of the galaxy, called Centaurus A. The unknown blockade, dubbed C4, is emitting plenty of X-rays. A recent astronomical team’s findings surrounding Centaurus A and the surprise obstruction wereBlack holes are areas of spacetime with gravity so intense that light cannot escape them beyond a point called the event horizon.
C4, as seen in a Chandra image. Image: NASA/CXC/SAO/D. Bogensberger et al.; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wolk It’s not the first time a black hole jet has smacked into something—in fact, astronomers previously saw the Centaurus A jet hitting objects, perhaps stars or gas clouds. But C4’s V-shape is irregular, and may be related to the kind of object the jet is striking or the way in which the jet is coming into contact with the object.around and evidently have plenty more tricks up their sleeves. While we may not know what C4 is anytime soon, rest assured that researchers are on the case.
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