Hubble Telescope Discovers Enigmatic Space Objects

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Hubble Telescope Discovers Enigmatic Space Objects
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The Hubble telescope captured an image of Z 229-15, a celestial object that can be classified as a quasar, an active galactic nuclear, and a Seyfert galaxy due to an overlap in definitions. Z 229-15 is a galaxy with an AGN at its center, and the quasar involved in it is much dimmer than usual, making the stars within the galaxy visible. The image showcases the spiral appearance of the galaxy and the powerful instruments aboard the Hubble telescope.

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