Quasar (IMAGE)

Royal Astronomical Society

Quasar

Caption

An artist’s impression of a bright quasar almost outshining its host galaxy.

Credit

Dimitrios Sakkas (tomakti), Antonis Georgakakis, Angel Ruiz, Maria Chira (NOA)

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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