A recent study conducted by an international team of astronomers has revealed new insights into the turbulent nature of the galaxy NGC 1068. This galaxy, located in the constellation Cetus, is host to a supermassive black hole and is known to contain a large amount of gas, dust, and stars. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) telescope, the team was able to observe the molecular gas in the galaxy and found evidence of large-scale turbulence. This turbulence is caused by the energy generated by the supermassive black hole, which is pushing the gas outwards and creating an expanding ring of gas and dust around the center of the galaxy. The turbulence is also slowing down the rate at which gas and dust are entering the galactic center, allowing it to become a denser and more active region than it would have been otherwise. This research provides a better understanding of how galaxies evolve and how supermassive black holes can influence their surroundings.

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source: Phys.org