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Cosmic anomaly hints at frightening future for Milky Way
- Astronomers discovered a giant spiral galaxy with massive jets that challenges conventional wisdom of galaxy evolution.
- This discovery hints at a potential future for our Milky Way, suggesting it could produce similar energetic jets.
- If Milky Way generated massive jets, it could result in spreading cosmic rays, gamma rays, and X-rays, posing a threat to Earth.
- The discovery was made by an international team led by CHRIST University, Bangalore, revealing a supermassive black hole in a spiral galaxy with colossal radio jets.
- The galaxy's ability to maintain structure despite powerful jets prompts a re-evaluation of galaxy evolution theories.
- The study, published by the Royal Astronomical Society, raises questions about the future of galaxies like the Milky Way.
- The spiral galaxy's jets counter traditional belief that such activity disrupts the galaxy's structure.
- Comparisons to Milky Way's central black hole suggest potential future jet activity based on specific events triggering such phenomena.
- Understanding rare galaxies like the newly discovered one offers insights into dark matter, galaxy stability, and cosmic forces.
- The study highlights the need to unravel mysteries of the universe and emphasizes the ongoing surprises awaiting discovery.
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