Choked Jet Powering a Cocoon (IMAGE)

University of Sydney

Choked Jet Powering a Cocoon

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A hidden or 'choked' jet (white) powering a radio-emitting 'cocoon' (pink) is the best explanation for the radio waves, gamma rays and X-rays the astronomers observed.

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NRAO/AUI/NSF: D. Berr

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