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Black Hole Jets in Cygnus X-1 Measured at Power Equivalent to 10000 Suns
Using 18 years of radio observations, researchers studying Cygnus X-1 have measured the immense power of its black hole jets and estimated their speed at roughly half the speed of light.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers used 18 years of radio imaging to study jets in Cygnus X-1.
- The jets were measured at a power equivalent to 10,000 Suns.
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