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Astrophysicists Capture Stunning Image of Blazar's Cosmic Jet

8/20/2025

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Astronomers captured an image of the cosmic jet from blazar PKS 1424+240, resembling the Eye of Sauron.
The image shows ring-shaped magnetic fields that accelerate particles, explaining neutrino and gamma radiation emissions.
This discovery marks a milestone for the MOJAVE program, connecting black hole jets to cosmic neutrinos and advancing multi-messenger astronomy.

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Story summary

Astronomers captured an image of the cosmic jet from blazar PKS 1424+240, resembling the Eye of Sauron.
The image shows ring-shaped magnetic fields that accelerate particles, explaining neutrino and gamma radiation emissions.
This discovery marks a milestone for the MOJAVE program, connecting black hole jets to cosmic neutrinos and advancing multi-messenger astronomy.