Astronomers discover rare gigantic galaxy J021659-044920

Q.  Astronomers working at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics have discovered a galaxy of gigantic size emitting powerful radio waves named ____________.
- Published on 09 Nov 15

a. J021659-044920
b. J021659-044921
c. K021659-044920
d. K021659-044921

ANSWER: J021659-044920
 
Astronomers working at National Centre for Radio Astrophysics have discovered a rare galaxy of massive size located close to 9 billion light years away. Such galaxies with extremely large 'radio size' are called giant radio galaxies or GRG. Galaxy was known by the name J021659-044920 discovered using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope led by IISER pune Scientist P. Tamhane.

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