Gamma Rays in Active Galactic Nuclei

  • Released Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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This animation shows how gamma rays possibly form in Active Galactic Nuclei.
In the heart of an active galaxy, matter falling toward a supermassive black hole creates jets of particles traveling near the speed of light. For active galaxies classified as blazars, one of these jets beams almost directly toward Earth.
AGN Animation (Short Version)
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