Quasar Spectrum (IMAGE)

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Quasar Spectrum

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Combined Magellan/FIRE and Gemini/GNIRS near-infrared spectrum of the quasar J1342+0928. The inset shows the MgII line, which played a crucial role in determining the mass of the black hole and was obtained using GNIRS.

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Bañados et al.

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