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The galaxy Centaurus A
author: J.Lodriguss/Novapix
reference: a-gax51-28011
Image Size 300 DPI: 18 * 12 cm
Designated as radio source Centaurus A, NGC 5128 is one of the most peculiar galaxies in the sky. It is bisected by a dark lane that is considered the dust remnant of a smaller spiral galaxy that was cannibalized by the larger elliptical galaxy. The collision resulted in a burst of star formation. A gigantic black hole equivalent to one billion solar masses resides inside of NGC 5128.
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