Inflow, Outflow Cycle of Gas Near Black Hole

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Inflow, Outflow Cycle of Gas Near Black Hole

Artist impression of Abell 2597 showing the central supermassive black hole expelling cold, molecular gas — like the pump of a giant galactic fountain. Recent data suggests that the expelled gas will eventually fall back towards the black hole, restarting the cycle.

Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF; D. Berry

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