Centaurus A is the closest active galaxy to us so studying it gives us unique insights into the dynamics and energy transport from the supermassive black hole at the core to the giant radio lobes that stretch to 10 degrees across the sky.
I am the principal investigator for the radio monitoring of the jet in Cen A and I am involved in the Chandra Cen A VLP. Specifically I have investigated the knots within the jet; how they form, evolve and transport energy to the lobes. |
© 2012 Joanna Goodger