Quasars shine brighter than trillions of suns
Quasars, powered by supermassive black holes, are the universe's brightest beacons, outshining trillions of suns and offering a glimpse into the early cosmos.
Quasars are cosmic powerhouses, outshining trillions of suns from the hearts of distant galaxies. These incredibly luminous objects are fueled by supermassive black holes, millions to billions of times the Sun's mass. As matter spirals into these black holes, it heats up in a swirling disk, releasing immense energy across the electromagnetic spectrum.
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