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August 1, 2002
Jets from the core of the radio galaxy NGC 326 seem to have changed direction suddenly, perhaps as a result of black holes merging.
"The jets initially pointed to the 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock directions.
They now point to 8 o'clock and 2 o'clock."
Radio image with jets inset
Credit: National Radio Astronomy Observatory / AUI, observers Murgia et al.
STScI (inset)
VLA Radio image
Credit: National Radio Astronomy Observatory / AUI, observers Murgia et al.
Jets
Credit: STScI