The unknown blockade, dubbed C4, is emitting plenty of X-rays.
A recent astronomical teams findings surrounding Centaurus A and the surprise obstruction werepublishedinThe Astrophysical Journal.
The apparent V-shape is resulting from a jet from the black hole hitting the object.
The galaxy Centaurus A, which has a supermassive black hole at its core.Image: X-ray (Chandra): NASA/CXC/SAO/D. Bogensberger et al; X-ray (IXPE): NASA/MSFC; Optical: ESO; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wolk
All this is a reminder that the universe is gargantuan.
Black hole jets are some of theflashiest astrophysical phenomenaaround and evidently have plenty more tricks up their sleeves.
While we may not know what C4 is anytime soon, rest assured that researchers are on the case.
C4, as seen in a Chandra image. Image: NASA/CXC/SAO/D. Bogensberger et al.; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/N. Wolk
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