• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 23rd, 2014
Astronomers Probe the Extreme Outskirts of Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus A

Astronomers Probe the Extreme Outskirts of Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus A

The study was carried out with the help of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope

Old and Calm Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus Is Rocking Two Hidden Spiral Arms

Old and Calm Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus Is Rocking Two Hidden Spiral Arms

This is the first elliptical galaxy found to harbor spirals

Photo: Centaurus A in Radio Wavelengths

Photo: Centaurus A in Radio Wavelengths

This spectacular image was recently collected by ALMA

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 16th, 2012
50-Hour Exposure Reveals Centaurus A in Exquisite Detail

50-Hour Exposure Reveals Centaurus A in Exquisite Detail

A European telescope snapped this image from Chile

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 5th, 2012
Centaurus A Is Made Up of Two Older Galaxies

Centaurus A Is Made Up of Two Older Galaxies

New observations of its core reveal signs that confirm this belief

Centaurus A Lit Up from Within by Forming Stars

Centaurus A Lit Up from Within by Forming Stars

The new image was collected using a renowned space observatory

Centaurus A Reveals Beautiful Space 'Storm'

Centaurus A Reveals Beautiful Space 'Storm'

The galaxy looks amazing in this Hubble photograph

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 2nd, 2010
Centaurus A Emits in Both Radio and Gamma-ray Wavelengths

Centaurus A Emits in Both Radio and Gamma-ray Wavelengths

The Fermi telescopes measures its radiation emissions

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 21st, 2009
The Last Meal of Centaurus A

The Last Meal of Centaurus A

It currently devours a small galaxy

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 7th, 2009
Centaurus A's Glow 200 Times Bigger than the Full Moon

Centaurus A's Glow 200 Times Bigger than the Full Moon

The galaxy resembles a giant blue whale

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 30th, 2009
Telescopes Capture Supermassive Black Hole Eruption

Telescopes Capture Supermassive Black Hole Eruption

Several observatories contributed to the find

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • January 11th, 2008
Stellar System Interaction Generates Mysterious X-ray Source

Stellar System Interaction Generates Mysterious X-ray Source

X-ray sources appear and disappear in the Centaurus A galaxy