 Gemini Mid-infrared Image
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Photo Credit: "Gemini Observatory / OSCIR".
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 Chandra X-ray Image
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Photo Credit: "NASA / Chandra X-ray Observatory / Herman Marshall (MIT)".
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 HST Optical Image
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Photo Credit: "NASA / HST / Eric Perlman (UMBC)".
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 VLA Radio Image
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Photo Credit: "VLA/NSF/Eric Perlman (UMBC) / Fang Zhou (Lucent/NRAO) / John Biretta (STScI) / F. Owen (NRAO)".
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The 4 views above show the jet of M-87 in 4 different regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum. The Gemini mid-infrared image represents
the first time that the jet has been imaged in the mid-infrared and
"paints" a more complete picture of this galactic high-energy particle
accelerator. For additional details on the Gemini image of the jet,
see the detailed summary article. The
Gemini mid-infrared image was obtained with the OSCIR infrared camera,
built at the University of Florida with funding from the NSF and
NASA.
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This image shows many features believed to exist in the environment
surrounding large galactic black holes like the one in M87. Very deep
Gemini mid-infrared observations of M-87 have shown that the torus
feature is either missing or extremely faint. An optical Hubble Space
Telescope image of the core and prominent M-87 jet is shown as an
inset to the upper left. Artwork by Jon Lomberg; inset image from
Hubble Space Telescope. High-resolution 300dpi 8"X10" available.
Text-free version available upon request. Image Credit: "Gemini Observatory".
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This image shows possible scenarios for the environment surrounding a
supermassive galactic black hole. To the left is what most
theoretical models predict - a relatively large prominent torus of
material that is heated up and emitting infrared radiation as material
falls into the black hole. The center image shows a torus that is
much more tenuous and gives off much less infrared radiation - this
type of environment might explain why the very sensitive Gemini
mid-infrared observations did not reveal the torus. The illustration
on the right shows no torus and might also be the case near the core
of M-87. Jon Lomberg illustration. Image Credit: "Gemini Observatory".
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 ShockWave® interactive version
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This ShockWave® interactive animation shows more information on the
types of radiation emitted by different regions surrounding a large
galactic black hole. The illustration shows a theoretical view of the
environment surrounding a large galactic black hole. Move your mouse
over the image to reveal the type of radiation that is emitted by
different regions. Jon Lomberg illustration. ShockWave® interactive version. Image and Animation Credit: "Gemini Observatory".
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This image shows the process that leads to Synchrotron Radiation,
which is the primary radiation that is emitted by galactic jets such
as the prominent jet in M-87. Jon Lomberg illustration. Image Credit: "Gemini Observatory".
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