# @europeanspaceagency on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbR451NnB7
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35585000-europeanspaceagency-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/84f6495980.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-09-26T19:35:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** J.L.Lopez (@xandler80) — https://gondola.cc/xandler80

## Caption

A black hole power duo locked in a galactic dance! 🕳️ 🕳️

@hubbleesa along with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, has confirmed a jaw-dropping find—two supermassive black holes in incredibly close proximity!

In this mesmerising Hubble image of the galaxy MCG-03-34-064, hidden within its bright blue core are not one, but two supermassive black holes, caught in an epic gravitational embrace. These black holes, separated by a mere 300 light-years, are shining brightly as active galactic nuclei (AGN), devouring matter and radiating energy across the cosmos. This is the closest AGN pair ever observed in both visible light and X-rays, offering a rare glimpse of powerful cosmic forces in action!

This dramatic encounter is the result of a galaxy merger, and one day these two giants will collide in a colossal event that will reshape the galaxy forever. Notice the blue streak at the 5 o’clock position? That’s likely a jet from one of the black holes, adding to the celestial spectacle!

📸 @europeanspaceagency / @hubbleesa & @NASA, Anna T. Falcão (CfA), J. DePasquale (@space_telescopes); @creativecommons CC BY 4.0

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## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| ESA - European Space Agency | @europeanspaceagency | https://gondola.cc/europeanspaceagency | Government Organization |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Producer |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Editor |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Social Media Manager |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Publisher |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Copywriter |
| J.L.Lopez | @xandler80 | https://gondola.cc/xandler80 | Community Manager |

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