South African team uncovers ‘Inkathazo’: a distinctive giant radio galaxy

In a remarkable stride forward for astrophysics, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the powerful MeerKAT radio telescope have unveiled the existence of a rare giant radio galaxy named Inkathazo. This discovery, published on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, not only sheds light on these vast cosmic structures but also poses intriguing challenges for astronomers as they work to comprehend their unique characteristics.

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Author: Staff Reporter