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Science & ResearchAug 13, 2026

X-ray Flaring and Variability in NGC 1275, the Heart of the Perseus Cluster

NGC 1275 is the central galaxy in the Perseus Cluster.

NGC 1275 is the central galaxy in the Perseus Cluster. The active galactic nucleus (AGN) within NGC 1275 is notable for its strong and variable radio activity, tied to the production of radio jets that inflate large bubbles in the hot intracluster medium (ICM). High spatial…

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