Astronomers discover a radio galaxy with evidence of four separate jet outbursts

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What happened

Astronomers have identified what may be the first example of a new class of radio galaxy, one whose central black hole appears to have launched powerful jets on four separate occasions.

Key facts

  • Astronomers have identified what may be the first example of a new class of radio galaxy, one whose central black hole appears to have launched powerful jets on four separate occasions.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:20:05 UTC.

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