| Hydra
A galaxy cluster: radio overlay of the Chandra X-ray image |
31/10/1999
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This
image shows a radio (green and maroon) overlay of the Chandra X-ray (pink,
and blue) image of Hydra A. Large magnetized bubbles of radio-emitting high
energy particles expanding from the center of the cluster have pushed through
the 40 million degree X-ray emitting gas. |
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Credit: X-ray:
NASA, CXC,
SAO; Radio:
NRAO. |
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| This
image shows a radio (green and maroon) overlay of the Chandra X-ray (pink,
and blue) image of Hydra A. Large magnetized bubbles of radio-emitting high
energy particles expanding from the center of the cluster have pushed through
the 40 million degree X-ray emitting gas. As the largest gravitationally
bound objects in the universe, galaxy clusters provide crucial clues for
understanding the origin and fate of the universe. Hydra A is 840 million
light years from Earth. |
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view other images of Hydra A click any of the following links:
Hydra A Galaxy Cluster (Radio)
Hydra A Galaxy Cluster (X-ray)
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