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Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition

Summary

Astronomers now have strong evidence that quasars and other active galactic nuclei are powered by supermassive black holes, voraciously swallowing surrounding material. Less active galaxies also appear to harbor these monsters.