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Primordial quasar, artwork
Primordial quasar, artwork. Quasars are large galaxies with supermassive black holes at their centres. The gas and dust falling towards the black hole glows extremely brightly. This quasar, from early in the history of the universe, is surrounded by gas, dust, star clusters and stars. Observations of very distant, and so very old, quasars by the Hubble Space Telescope and the WMAP spacecraft have shown them emitting iron, indicating that stars had completed life-cycles, during which they created and released this iron, within the first few million years of the universe
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Astrophysical Astrophysics Black Hole Distant Dust Early Universe Galaxy Primordial Quasar Star Stars Universe
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This artwork showcases a primordial quasar, a colossal galaxy housing an immensely powerful black hole at its core. The mesmerizing glow emanating from the gas and dust spiraling towards the black hole is nothing short of extraordinary. This particular quasar, captured during the early stages of our universe's existence, is surrounded by a breathtaking ensemble of gas clouds, cosmic dust particles, vibrant star clusters, and radiant stars. The Hubble Space Telescope and WMAP spacecraft have conducted observations on these ancient quasars situated in far-flung corners of space-time. Astonishingly, their findings revealed traces of iron emissions originating from these distant celestial objects. Such evidence suggests that stars had already completed their life cycles within the first few million years after the birth of our universe. These stellar entities were responsible for creating and releasing this iron into space through their natural processes. Through this remarkable illustration created by Science Photo Library, we are transported to an era when galaxies were still in their infancy. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in those early moments following the Big Bang, intricate astrophysical phenomena like supermassive black holes and luminous quasars were already shaping our cosmos. Let us marvel at this glimpse into the past while contemplating the vastness and beauty inherent in our ever-expanding universe.
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