An ORC named “Cloverleaf” is captured in a new light • Earth.com

In recent years, astronomers have stumbled upon a peculiar phenomenon in the vast expanse of the universe: enormous circular radio features surrounding some galaxies. Structures like the featured named Cloverleaf, collectively known as odd radio circles (ORCs), have puzzled scientists since their discovery in 2021.

Thanks to advancements in technology, radio surveys have become sensitive…