"A bright galactic nucleus, PKS 1424+240, resembles the Eye of Sauron, emitting cosmic jets aimed at Earth, emitting gamma rays and neutrinos."
"PKS 1424+240, a blazar, is distinguished as the brightest neutrino-producing blazar in the universe, despite its jets moving sluggishly."
"Observations revealed that the apparent slowness of PKS 1424+240's jets contradicts previous assumptions that only fast jets create bright cosmic objects."
"Scientists interpret the increased brightness of PKS 1424+240 as an optical illusion created by cosmic jets directed toward Earth."
PKS 1424+240, located 7.4 billion light-years away, is a blazar that emits jets of plasma toward Earth, resembling the Eye of Sauron. It is known for producing copious gamma rays and neutrinos, making it the brightest neutrino-producing blazar. Interestingly, PKS 1424+240's cosmic jets move slowly, which contradicts the belief that only fast-moving jets can create bright cosmic objects. Astronomers concluded that the brightness is enhanced because the jets are aimed directly at Earth, creating an optical illusion of slowness.
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