Hydra A galaxy cluster: radio overlay of the Chandra X-ray image 31/10/1999
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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Image Credit: X-ray: NASA, CXC, SAO; Radio: NRAO.  

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. To 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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