Experts solve the mystery of a giant X-shaped galaxy, with a monster black hole as its engine
- Written by Baerbel Koribalski, Senior research scientist, CSIRO
A team of US and South African researchers has published highly detailed images of the largest X-shaped “radio galaxy” ever discovered – PKS 2014-55.
Notably, they’ve helped resolve ongoing confusion about the galaxy’s unusual shape.
The MeerKAT image of the giant X-shaped radio galaxy PKS 2014-55.Courtesy of SARAO and...