Active Galactic Nuclei

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
AGN
Pronunciation
/ˈæktɪv gəˈlæktɪk ˈnukliˌaɪ/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Astronomy

Examples in Context

  1. In just that tiny region, wise found about 130 glowing black holes, or active galactic nuclei.
  2. What are quasars and active galactic nuclei?
  3. On the other hand, galaxy-mass black holes are found in Active Galactic Nuclei(AGN) ( AGN ).
  4. North following star In the same way, ultraviolet photons from accretion disks around white dwarfs and in active galactic nuclei or quasars may also accelerate winds from the disk.
  5. Where Do the Extra High Energy Cosmic Rays Come From A Model of Active Galactic Nuclei(AGN) With Magnetic Monopoles

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