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Centaurus A Radio Lobes - Wide-field imaging of the enormous radio lobes from the nearest radio galaxy.

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ASKAP

Centaurus A Radio Lobes

Also known as: NGC 5128, Cen A

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Analysis

ASKAP's wide field of view captures the full extent of Centaurus A's radio emission.

Key Features

Radio jets
Giant lobes
AGN feedback
Relativistic particles

Fun Fact

The radio lobes extend nearly 1 million light-years from the galaxy

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 13h 25m 28.80s, Dec: -43° 1' 12.0"
Observation Date: June 20, 2021

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