This Theory Suggests Our Perspective of Galaxies Could Be Wrong

Our perspective from Earth could be distorting our understanding of space. Here’s what you need to know about the theory of AGN unification. What Really Happens When Galaxies Collide - https://youtu.be/eWqETkudZXo Read More: Why It’s Hard to Recognize a Black Hole http://nautil.us/blog/why-its-hard-to-recognize-a-black-hole “If they are all fueled by supermassive black holes, why don’t all AGN look the same? One reason could be our point of view. The theory of AGN unification posits that all AGN have the same basic building blocks (accretion disk, jets, torus); The striking differences we observe, according to this theory, are all due to their orientation in space.” Active Galaxies https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/science/objects/active_galaxies1.html “Active galaxies are galaxies that have a small core of emission embedded at the center of an otherwise typical galaxy. This core is typically highly variable and very bright compared to the rest of the galaxy.” What are active galactic nuclei? https://phys.org/news/2016-11-galactic-nuclei.html “In the 1970s, astronomers became aware of a compact radio source at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy – which they named Sagittarius A. After many decades of observation and mounting evidence, it was theorized that the source of these radio emissions was in fact a supermassive black hole (SMBH).” ____________________ Elements is more than just a science show. It’s your science-loving best friend, tasked with keeping you updated and interested on all the compelling, innovative and groundbreaking science happening all around us. Join our passionate hosts as they help break down and present fascinating science, from quarks to quantum theory and beyond. Seeker explains every aspect of our world through a lens of science, inspiring a new generation of curious minds who want to know how today’s discoveries in science, math, engineering and technology are impacting our lives, and shaping our future. Our stories parse meanin