NASA Observes Black Hole Jet Colliding with Unidentified Object in Centaurus A

Astronomers using the Chandra X-ray Observatory have detected a mysterious V-shaped X-ray feature caused by a black hole jet striking an unknown object 12 million light-years away.

The galaxy Centaurus A, located 12 million light-years from Earth, features an active supermassive black hole emitting powerful jets of particles near light speed.
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory captured the deepest X-ray image of Centaurus A, revealing a unique V-shaped X-ray feature labeled C4 caused by the jet hitting an unidentified object.
The object struck by the jet, too distant to be directly observed, is theorized to be a massive star, binary star system, or turbulent gas structure, though its exact nature remains unknown.
The arms of the V-shaped feature stretch 700 light-years, an unusual structure compared to other collisions involving black hole jets, which typically appear as elliptical blobs.
Further observations and analysis are required to understand the origin of the V-shape and confirm the nature of the mysterious object involved in this cosmic collision.