Radio Difference Images (IMAGE)

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

Radio Difference Images

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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.

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Image: MAGIC/HESS/VERITAS/VLBA-Team

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