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A gamma-ray powerhouse's smoking gun? Gas trail points to microquasar jets

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Briefings

Astronomers identified a molecular gas trail in the Milky Way that suggests jets from a microquasar are responsible for the galaxy's intense gamma-ray emission. This discovery provides a direct link between the microquasar and the observed radiation, offering a rare observational confirmation of jet activity in our local galaxy.

Key points

• A binary star system emitting strong gamma rays was discovered in 2016 in our galactic neighborhood.
• A molecular gas trail was identified in 2026, suggesting jets from a microquasar are responsible for the gamma-ray emission.

Context

This finding connects a previously unknown microquasar to the galaxy's intense radiation, providing a rare observational confirmation of jet activity in our local galaxy.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a 2026 snapshot of a molecular gas trail. The specific location of the microquasar and the exact mechanism of jet-to-radiation conversion remain unconfirmed.

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