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JWST

Centaurus A

Also known as: NGC 5128, Caldwell 77

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Analysis

Nearest active radio galaxy with powerful jets from a 55-million solar mass black hole.

The radio jets extend a million light-years from the galaxy

Coordinates: RA: 13h 25m 27.60s, Dec: -43° 1' 8.4"; Constellation: Centaurus
Observation Date: September 19, 2022
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F1800W, F2100W
Distance: 13.0 million light years