Astronomers Discover Largest Radio Galaxy 'Alcyoneus' That Spreads Over 16.3 Million Light Years (See Pic)

Scientists have found a mammoth radio galaxy, Alcyoneus. As per the findings which were published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics, Alcyoneus is roughly 240 billion times more massive than the Sun.

Alcyoneus Radio Galaxy (Photo Credits: Twitter)

Astronomers have tracked down the biggest galaxy ever. The huge radio galaxy, 'Alcyoneus' spreads over 16.3 million light-years and is the largest known structure of galactic origin.  As per the reports, the radio galaxy Alcynoeus is like any other Milky Way which "consist of a host galaxy along with colossal jets and lobes that erupt forth from the galactic center". Scientists Discover Supergiant Planet 10 Times Bigger Than Jupiter That Shouldn't Exist.

Alcyoneus, Largest Galaxy Ever!

 

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