The spiral galaxy of Aurus became the subject of heated discussion in the circles of cluster researchers immediately upon its discovery. Its appearance is more like two galaxies smoothly merging together. Scientists explained this unusual phenomenon by the fact that many millions of years ago a small black hole formed in this galactic system, which increased over time, absorbing more and more nearby stars and small planets. At some point, a supermassive black hole, under the pressure of gravity, formed a quasar, which became the new nucleus of the galaxy, pulling the cosmic objects of the parent system into its gravitational field.
The presence of two nuclei in the Aurus galaxy at once posed a question to the scientists of the Polus corporation: - Is it possible to consider spiral-shaped star systems formed around both nuclei as one galaxy?
The community of scientists was divided into two groups. Some believed that the phenomenon they found was nothing more than a binuclear galaxy, because in fact both systems feed on common matter, actively producing new stars. Others, however, claimed that the resulting quasar formed an absolutely new galaxy around itself. After much debate, a vote was announced, where the theory of a two-core galaxy won by a majority of votes.
<aside> <img src="/icons/science_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/science_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> The age of the Aurus galaxy is about 38 million years.
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Of course, the main attraction of Aurus is a quasar of incredible size, named “The Fall of Icarus”, in honor of the earthly myth about the inventor Daedalus and his son Icarus.
It should be noted that although quasars are considered fairly stable objects, it is forbidden to get too close to them during the study, otherwise the consequences may be unpredictable.
<aside> <img src="/icons/exclamation-mark_orange.svg" alt="/icons/exclamation-mark_orange.svg" width="40px" /> Scientists assume that this quasar is at least 31 million years old, making it one of the oldest objects in the cluster.
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The space between the gravitational fields of the galactic nuclei has a bright blue glow, similar to the color of the aquamarine gemstone.
This place was called the passage mainly due to the fact that the main trade route connecting the Aurus spaceport to the centers of other galaxies and the Megastructure passes through it.