Hubble Uncovers a Hidden Quasar in a Nearby Galaxy (Cygnus A)
Summary
Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have found, to their surprise, that a relatively nearby galaxy harbors a powerful quasar. This active galaxy, known as Cygnus A, is the second strongest radio source in the sky.
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