Uncovering a Black Hole in an Immense Dust Cloud (ESOcast 251 Light)

Active galactic nuclei (AGNs) are extremely energetic sources powered by supermassive black holes. This short video provides insights into these peculiar objects by showcasing a new discovery on the AGN at the centre of the Messier 77 galaxy.

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ESO.

Directed by: Herbert Zodet and Martin Wallner.
Editing: Herbert Zodet.
Web and technical support: Gurvan Bazin and Raquel Yumi Shida.
Written by: Anita Chandran and Juliet Hannay.
Music: Stellardrone — Billions And Billions.
Footage and photos: ESO, Jaffe, Gámez-Rosas et al., L. Calçada, M. Kornmesser, C. Malin (christophmalin.com) and Gianluca Lombardi (glphoto.it).
Scientific consultants: Paola Amico and Mariya Lyubenova.

About the Video

Id:eso2203a
Release date:16 February 2022, 17:00
Related releases:eso2203
Duration:02 m 00 s
Frame rate:25 fps

About the Object

Name:Messier 77
Type:Local Universe : Galaxy : Activity : AGN
Category:ESOcast
Quasars and Black Holes

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