Astro 1: `Slides' for Class 25 - Active Galaxies and Quasars



Comparison of active and normal galaxies





The active galaxy Markarian 421 seen across the electromagnetic spectrum





The black hole plus accretion disk model for the center of an active galaxy





Examples of active galaxy variability





The optical spectrum of the quasar 3C 273





Composite radio (red) and optical (blue) image of the active galaxy 3C 219





The spectacular radio jet of the nearby active galaxy M87





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