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Circinus Galaxy - Radio imaging of the closest Seyfert 2 galaxy to Earth.

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Circinus Galaxy

Also known as: ESO 97-G13

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Analysis

The Circinus Galaxy hosts an active supermassive black hole obscured by dust.

Key Features

Seyfert 2 AGN
Water maser
Ionization cone
Radio jet

Fun Fact

Hidden behind the Milky Way's plane

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 14h 13m 9.60s, Dec: -65° 20' 24.0"
Observation Date: August 10, 2019

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