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Active Galactic Nuclei

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Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) are extremely bright and compact centers of galaxies, powered by the accretion of material onto supermassive black holes.

Key Features

  • Supermassive black hole
  • Accretion disk
  • Jet of high-energy particles
  • Broad emission lines
  • X-ray emissions

Pros

  • AGN provide valuable insights into the physics of accreting supermassive black holes
  • Play a crucial role in shaping the galaxies they reside in

Cons

  • Can be difficult to observe due to their extreme distances and the presence of dust clouds in their host galaxies

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