Brightest Object in the Universe: The Fury of Quasar 3C273
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Brightest Object in the Universe: The Fury of Quasar 3C273
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Amidst the silent vastness of the universe lies 3C 273—a quasar brighter than a trillion suns, radiating its fury from 2.4 billion light-years away. What unimaginable forces power this celestial inferno? How does a single object outshine galaxies?
In this episode, we delve into the heart of this cosmic enigma, exploring the supermassive black hole at its core, its swirling accretion disk, and jets of plasma that stretch across intergalactic space. Discover how 3C 273 shattered our understanding of the cosmos, revealing the mysteries of quasars, galaxy formation, and the universe’s turbulent infancy.
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