The Synthesis of "active galactic nucleus"

Discover the Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN), a super-luminous region at a galaxy's heart, powered by a feeding supermassive black hole.

Discover quasars, the incredibly luminous hearts of distant galaxies powered by supermassive black holes. Learn why they are key to understanding the early universe.

Discover our home, the Milky Way. Learn about the barred spiral galaxy containing our solar system, billions of stars, and a central black hole.

Discover the galactic bulge, the dense, star-packed heart of spiral galaxies like our Milky Way, and its connection to supermassive black holes.

Explore globular clusters, ancient, dense balls of stars orbiting galaxies. Learn why these cosmic fossils are vital for understanding the universe.

Discover accretion disks, the swirling cosmic structures of gas and dust that power black holes and give birth to stars. Learn why they are key.