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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Death Star Black Holes Redirect Powerful Beams at New Targets"

New research reveals that the plasma jets from supermassive black holes can change direction over relatively short cosmic timescales, with about a third of the observed jets shifting by 45 degrees or more in under 10 million years. This rapid realignment, akin to the fictional Death Star's targeting, has significant implications for star formation and the structure of surrounding galaxies. The exact cause of this phenomenon remains unclear, but further studies are expected to provide more insights.

via ScienceAlert|
#astronomy#black-holes#plasma-jets
space-science2 years ago

"Voyager 2 Data Uncovers Jupiter's Magnetic Jets from 1979 Mission"

Voyager 2 mission data from 1979 has revealed the presence of plasma jets in Jupiter's magnetosheath, with at least three jets detected above the gas giant. These jets are rapid streams of material and were found downstream of Jupiter's bow shock. The discovery sheds light on the dynamics of the planet's magnetosphere and its interaction with its moons, with implications for understanding similar phenomena in other planetary magnetosheaths. Ongoing and future missions, such as Juno and ESA's JUICE, are expected to provide further insights into Jupiter's magnetosheath and its fast-moving jets.

via Gizmodo|
#jupiter#magnetosphere#plasma-jets
space-science2 years ago

Solar Orbiter Uncovers Tiny Jets Fueling Solar Wind

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has discovered tiny jets of material escaping from the Sun's outer atmosphere, challenging traditional beliefs about the origin of the solar wind. Each jet lasts between 20 and 100 seconds and expels plasma at high speeds. These findings could have implications for understanding the solar wind's generation and other stars' atmospheres.

via SciTechDaily|
#plasma-jets#solar-orbiter#solar-physics
science2 years ago

Astronomers capture first-ever image of black hole emitting plasma jets.

Scientists have captured the first-ever direct image of a supermassive black hole located at the center of the M87 galaxy, 6.5 billion times bigger than our sun, spewing out powerful jets of plasma. The image is the first to connect the jets to the edge of the supermassive black hole, providing unprecedented insight into how these jets, some of the brightest objects in the galaxy, are created. The discovery could help unlock the mystery of how galaxies form.

via Business Insider|
#astronomy#black-hole#m87-galaxy