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Cygnus A at Low Frequencies - Low-frequency view of one of the brightest radio sources in the sky.

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MWA

Cygnus A at Low Frequencies

Also known as: 3C 405, Cyg A

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Analysis

MWA reveals the extended emission from this powerful radio galaxy.

Key Features

Radio lobes
FR II morphology
Hot spots
Jet-driven shocks

Fun Fact

The radio lobes are 500,000 light-years across

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 19h 59m 28.80s, Dec: +40° 43' 48.0"
Observation Date: October 15, 2020

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