NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the LOFAR radio telescope uncover the origin of VLSS J0318.9+5755. Swipe to see →
Quantitative measurements derived from X-ray spectroscopy, multi-frequency radio interferometry, and infrared imaging established the physical scale.
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, operating in tandem with the European LOFAR radio interferometer and the SRG/eROSITA X-ray space telescope.
For decades, the true identity of VLSS J0318.9+5755 remained concealed from astronomers due to a formidable observational barrier.
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