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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

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Astronomy Object of the Month: 4C70.19 - a very twisted radio galaxy

Radio galaxies are typically associated with an active galactic nucleus (AGN) in the centre of an elliptical or sometimes spiral galaxy, that emits a powerful jet of particles extending over tens to hundreds of kiloparsecs (kpc) or even up to several megaparsecs (Mpc). Interacting with the surrounding intergalactic medium (IGM) these jets form a variety of shapes, lobes or plumes, depending on the initial energy and the properties of the medium through which they travel. Sometimes, the produced shapes make it difficult to associate the radio galaxy to a known class of objects. 4C70.19 is a great example. More...

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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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