3C321 in 60 Seconds
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Channel: Chandra X-ray Observatory · 2008 · Science & Technology
In 3C321, a jet from a black hole in one of the galaxies is pummeling its neighbor galaxy, the first time this type of galactic violence has ever been seen. The jet could bring big trouble for any planets in its path, but could also trigger a burst of star formation in its wake.
