Episode
Celestial Architects: Mapping the Universe's Winged Radio Galaxies
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- Bedtime Astronomy
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- May 28, 2026
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- 3084
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Summary
Astronomers using LOFAR identified more than a thousand rare winged radio galaxies with X- and Z-shaped structures formed by jets from supermassive black holes. The discoveries provide new insight into how these jets shift over time, interact with intergalactic space, and shape the long-term evolution of galaxies. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.