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Caption: This time series of radio difference images (with respect to the temporal average image) of the innermost part of M87 shows a substantial brightening of the innermost core region in spring 2008, which coincides with the period of increased very high energy gamma-ray emission.
Credit: Image: MAGIC/HESS/VERITAS/VLBA-Team
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