Active Galactic Nuclei have a history of causing trouble
Many astronomers believe that AGN activity is responsible for suppressing star formation. However, it appears that maybe the past behaviour of AGN is what’s really to blame.
How to jump start a supermassive black hole
Active Galactic Nuclei are some of the brightest objects in the Universe. But what is responsible for switching on these supermassive engines?
Uncovering Hidden Active Galactic Nuclei in Dwarf Galaxies
Detecting AGN in Dwarf Galaxies
Unidentified Flaring Object
Identifying the source of the nuclear flare in SDSS J154843.06+220812.6
A Recipe for Growing Black Holes in Small Galaxies
How common are growing black holes in small galaxies? Today’s paper presents a model to predict the fraction of dwarf galaxies with an active black hole at its center.
Mergers and AGN go hand-in-hand…or do they??
The authors of today’s paper dig deep into the debate of whether galaxy mergers are major players in triggering AGN at intermediate redshifts.