Active Galactic Nucleus

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A compact region at the center of a galaxy that has a much higher than normal luminosity, believed to be powered by a supermassive black hole feeding on surrounding gas.

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Black Holes. Explained. For 2 More Hours.

Black Holes. Explained. For 2 More Hours.

PBS Space Time

A compact region at the center of a galaxy that has a much higher than normal luminosity, believed to be powered by a supermassive black hole feeding on surrounding gas.