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A giant radio galaxy with three cycles of episodic jet activity from LoTSS DR2.

Authors :
Chavan, Kshitij
Dabhade, Pratik
Saikia, D J
Source :
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters. Oct2023, Vol. 525 Issue 1, pL87-L92. 6p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The excellent sensitivity and optimum resolution of LoTSS DR2 at 144 MHz has enabled us to discover a giant radio galaxy (J1225+4011) with three distinct episodes of jet activity, making it a member of a class of objects called triple-double radio galaxies (TDRGs). The source extends overall up to 1.35 Mpc in projected size, with the second episode extending to 572 kpc, and the inner episode to 118 kpc. J1225+4011 is only the fourth radio source showing a triple-double radio structure. All four sources have overall sizes greater than 700 kpc, making them giants. We also present the LoTSS 144 MHz map of the TDRG J0929+4146 and report its updated size. Lastly, we have summarized and discussed the radio properties of all TDRGs for the first time to understand their growth and evolution. Our observations suggest that the power of their jets may decrease with time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17453925
Volume :
525
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
169973848
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/mnrasl/slad100