Chandra Sheds Light on Galaxy Collision

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Image credit: X-ray: NASACXCUniv. of BristolWorral et al. Radio: NRAOAUINSF
Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Univ. of Bristol/Worral et al.; Radio: NRAO/AUI/NSF

Astronomers think that there are enormous black holes at the centers of most, if not all, galaxies. These black holes, which can be millions or even billions of times more massive than the Sun, can greatly affect the galaxy and the environments around them.


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