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Astronomers identify treble-clef-shaped radio formation as a radio phoenix

A strange radio formation beyond the Zone of Avoidance, nicknamed the Treble Clef for its resemblance to the musical symbol, has been identified in new research as a radio phoenix. The finding links the unusual cosmic structure to radio waves associated with a supermassive black hole.

Discovered 2026-10-16T07:05:39.905250-07:00 | 2026-10-16T07:05:39.905250-07:00

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The identification resolves a longstanding question about the origin of an unusual radio structure, extending scientific understanding of energetic phenomena beyond the Zone of Avoidance.
The formation is associated with radio waves from a supermassive black hole, offering researchers a distinctive target for studying cosmic radio sources.

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