Pan Across the Core of NGC 1275

Hubble ACS image of NGC 1275

This Hubble Space Telescope image of galaxy NGC 1275 reveals the fine, thread-like filamentary structures in the gas surrounding the galaxy. The red filaments are composed of cool gas being suspended by a magnetic field, and are surrounded by the 100-million-degree Fahrenheit...

Compass and Scale Image of NGC 1275

NGC 1275 (Perseus A) Multi-wavelength Composite

The active galaxy NGC 1275 is also a well-known radio source (Perseus A) and a strong emitter of X-rays due to the presence of a black hole in the center of the galaxy. The behemoth also lies at the center of the cluster of galaxies known as the Perseus Cluster. By combining...

Zoom into Galaxy NGC 1275 within the Constellation Perseus

The Perseus supercluster lies within the northern hemisphere constellation of Perseus, the Hero. Active galaxy NGC 1275 is situated near the center, approximately 230 million light-years from the Earth.

Pan Across NGC 1275's Filaments

The red filaments seen near the center of galaxy NGC 1275 are fine threads of gas up to 20,000 light-years long, but only 200 light-years wide. These are sustained by magnetic fields.