Centaurus

Centaurus A (also known as NGC 5128 or Caldwell 77) is a galaxy in the constellation of Centaurus.

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Hubble Spots Highly Irregular Galaxy in Centaurus

IXPE Observes Jet from Centaurus A’s Supermassive Black Hole

A large jet of high-energy particles is shown extending from the black hole in the centre of the Centaurus A galaxy

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Radio Astronomers Spot Bipolar Outflow from Centaurus A’s Supermassive Black Hole

Astronomers have produced the most comprehensive image of radio emission from the nearest actively feeding supermassive black hole to Earth. When viewed from Earth, the eruption from Centaurus A now extends eight degrees across the sky—the length of 16 full Moons laid side by side.

Astronomers Capture Beautiful New Image of Centaurus A

Event Horizon Telescope captures birth of black hole jet in Centaurus A

Event Horizon Telescope Captures Image of Centaurus A’s Black Hole Jet

An international team anchored by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, which is known for capturing the first image of a black hole in the galaxy Messier 87, has now imaged the heart of the nearest radio galaxy Centaurus A in unprecedented detail

The latest picture of a black hole captures Centaurus A’s massive jets

Look up! Now is a great time to see Centaurus and his neighbors in the night sky