Questions and Answers about
Astronomical Discoveries
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in SpaceWhat’s a quasar?
Answer: Quasars are not your average celestial bodies; they’re the universe’s spotlight, making even the brightest stars look dim in comparison. Imagine a beacon so luminous it makes our sun seem like a faint candle, shining 500 trillion times brighter. Discovered through collaborative efforts by scientists from the Australian National University, the European Southern Observatory,…