Quasar Astronomy

Quasars, or quasi-stellar objects, are incredibly bright and distant celestial bodies powered by supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies. As matter spirals into these black holes, it heats up and emits immense amounts of energy, often outshining entire galaxies. Quasars are vital for understanding the early universe, as they can be seen from billions of light-years away, providing insights into galaxy formation and evolution. Their light helps astronomers study the structure of the universe and the behavior of cosmic phenomena, contributing to our knowledge of galactic astrophysics.