Akira and Tetsuo (IMAGE)

Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe

Akira and Tetsuo

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This is an artist's rendition of the galaxies Akira (right) and Tetsuo (left) in action. Akira's gravity pulls Tetsuo's gas into its central supermassive black hole, fueling winds that have the power to heat Akira's gas. Because of the action of the black hole winds, Tetsuo's donated gas is rendered inert, preventing a new cycle of star formation in Akira.

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Credit: Kavli IPMU

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