Jets of particles streaming from black holes in far-away galaxies different than previously thought

Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 12:21 in Astronomy & Space

Jets of particles streaming from black holes in far-away galaxies operate differently than previously thought, according to a new study. The new study reveals that most of the jet's light -- gamma rays, the universe's most energetic form of light -- is created much farther from the black hole than expected and suggests a more complex shape for the jet.

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