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Today, we're spilling all the ☕️ about a massive storm raging in a galaxy hosting this structure nicknamed the "Teacup”. The source of the cosmic squall? A supermassive black hole buried at the center of the galaxy. Located about 1.1 billion light years from Earth, this object’s "handle" is a ring of optical and X-ray light, while the "cup" is a black hole known as a quasar. Image Credit: nasachandraxray #SpillingTheTea #NASA #Blackhole #Galactic

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