Galaxy cluster's magnetic field reconstructed for 1st time with record-breaking astronomy map

Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Astronomers have reconstructed the magnetic field of the galaxy cluster Abell 2255, revealing organized large-scale magnetic fields shaped by gas motion during the cluster's formation. The record-breaking achievement was made possible by deep observations using the European radio telescope LOFAR, providing insights into how magnetic fields come about and evolve in the universe. The study suggests that the dynamics of gas in galaxy clusters play a crucial role in shaping magnetic fields, offering the first observational evidence of how the mechanisms that allow galaxies to grow also influence their magnetic fields. See more When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.