| Many NEARBY galaxies show fascinating nuclear activity. Messier 87 is a large elliptical galaxy at the center of the Virgo cluster. Quick inspection suggests it to be a normal E1 galaxy. |
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However, quite a number of years ago, more careful optical images
revealed some peculiar structures. M87 has an OPTICAL JET!
What creates the jet?? A black hole at the center of the galaxy. See an animation of a jet driven from a black hole HERE |
Read more about large scale radio jets HERE