Astronomers have discovered two record-breaking plasma jets from a supermassive black hole, named Porphyrion, which span 23 million light-years, affecting the cosmic web significantly.
The immense jets, with a power output equivalent to trillions of suns, push material far beyond their galaxy, indicating a role in shaping the universe's evolution.
The discovery of Porphyrion jets suggests a connection between small and large cosmic structures, as these jets interact with star formation and cosmic filament structures.
Until recently, black hole jets were thought to be rare and limited in size; however, the Lofar telescope survey revealed over 10,000 such jets.
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