We have a tendency to imagine a black hole sucking everything around it straight into oblivion. The reality, however, is much more gruesome. Astronomers have just captured an ultra hi-res image of our neighbouring galaxy, Centaurus A, and it helps to bare what actually happens. Matter is yanked helplessly towards a black hole on the galaxy’s core, however it refuses to die quietly. For some unknown reason, it erupts because it falls, spewing out vast plumes of particles — like blood from celestial murder. These death throes emit radio waves, allowing us to witness them using radio telescopes though we’re 12 million light-years away. If only we were closer; if only lets intervene. Alas, all we will do is watch the video after the break and hit the source links for a fuller explanation — though, admittedly, none of these sound like awful options.
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