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Astronomical Observatory of the Jagiellonian University

Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science
Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland

ul. Orla 171
30-244 Kraków
POLAND
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phone: +48 12 6238 620

secretary: +48 12 6238 629

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fax: +48 12 425 1318

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Astronomy Object of the Month: S-shaped radio jets emanating from a precessing supermassive black hole

Galactic metamorphosis marks a unique stage in a galaxy’s evolution, where its structure and composition undergo a profound transition. This month’s featured astronomical object, the quasar PKS 2300-18, has been captured in the rare act of transitioning into a radio-loud state forming striking S-shaped radio-emitting lobes. The authors of this study have found that this phenomenon arises due to the precession of the supermassive black hole at its center, and through a comprehensive multiwavelength investigation, they have unraveled the intricate dynamics of this galaxy spanning scales from a few light days to several megaparsecs, shedding light on its unusual morphology.
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Jagiellonian University with its own space mission under ERC grant!


The European Research Council has awarded 3 mln € to dr Michał Drahus for the HYADES project, under which a dedicated space telescope will be built to observe hydrogen and deuterium around small bodies in the Solar System. The goal is to determine the origin of water on our planet and to search for new and previously unknown water reservoirs in the Solar System and other planetary systems. The five-year project will be carried out at the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science at the Jagiellonian University. More...


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