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Abstract
Although stars and galaxies have developed over time, it seems that supermassive black holes already existed at the ‘cosmic dawn’ of the Universe. Analysis of the mid-infrared spectrum of an early quasar (a quasi-stellar object powered by a black hole) suggests that supermassive black holes and their feeding mechanisms were already completely mature when the Universe was 5% of its present age.
Nature AstronomyPhysics and Astronomy-Astronomy and Astrophysics
CiteScore
19.50
自引率
2.80%
发文量
252
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Nature Astronomy, the oldest science, has played a significant role in the history of Nature. Throughout the years, pioneering discoveries such as the first quasar, exoplanet, and understanding of spiral nebulae have been reported in the journal. With the introduction of Nature Astronomy, the field now receives expanded coverage, welcoming research in astronomy, astrophysics, and planetary science. The primary objective is to encourage closer collaboration among researchers in these related areas.
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