Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Something is lighting up the center of galaxy NGC 6251. Leading speculation holds that it is a large black hole not shrouded by gas and dust typically found near the center of a galaxy . The lack of reflection from the upper part of the disk indicates that this disk is warped in shape. Although not visible in the above composite image , a huge plasma jet streams out from the central object, perpendicular to the warped disk.
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