Discovery of Giant Radio Galaxy Inkathazo
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The MeerKAT telescope in South Africa has discovered a giant radio galaxy named Inkathazo, which spans 3.3 million light-years, making it over 32 times the size of the Milky Way. This discovery challenges existing models of plasma physics in extreme galaxies and provides a unique opportunity for further study.
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- Astronomy
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- South Africa
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- allAfrica
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Description | The MeerKAT telescope in South Africa has discovered a giant radio galaxy named Inkathazo, which spans 3.3 million light-years, making it over 32 times the size of the Milky Way. This discovery challenges existing models of plasma physics in extreme galaxies and provides a unique opportunity for further study. |
Original sector | Astronomy |
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Country | South Africa |
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Article published date | 2025-01-29 |
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