Rays and Shadows Emerging From Active Galaxy (Illustration) : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Rays and Shadows Emerging From Active Galaxy (Illustration) / NASA Hubble
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| 説明 | This illustration depicts one possible explanation for mysterious bright rays and dark shadows observed emanating from the blazingly bright center of nearby active galaxy IC 5063.In this scenario, a dusty disk surrounding the monster black hole is casting its shadow into space, which is interspersed with bright rays that are leaking through gaps in the disk. The shadows and rays extend from both sides of the disk, seen edge-on in this view. A black hole, which is hidden inside the disk, is surrounded by superheated infalling gas—the source of the bright core. The optical effect is similar to beams of sunlight shining though scattered clouds near sunset.As seen from Earth, the disk is perpendicular to powerful high-speed jets of plasma that shoot out of the black hole and do not smash into the disk.Credit: NASA, ESA, and Z. Levy (STScI)For more information, visit: hubblesite.org/contents/news-releases/2020/news-2020-58Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube |
| 撮影日 | 2020-11-04 17:40:27 |
| 撮影者 | NASA Hubble |
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