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.