Faszination Astronomie: Aktive Galaxienkerne

Active galactic nuclei (AGN) are among the most energetic phenomena in the universe. They are formed when supermassive black holes at the center of galaxies accrete large amounts of matter, releasing enormous amounts of energy in the process. But how does a black hole "wake up"? In this talk, we look at the physical processes that characterize AGN. We look at the different types of AGN and explain their effects on their host galaxies. We will also discuss how modern observational techniques help to better understand these fascinating objects.

Magdalena Vukojevic is a Bachelor student in Jochen Heidt's AGN working group at the Heidelberg State Observatory. The lecture topic "Active galactic nuclei" is also the overarching topic of her bachelor thesis.

You can find more information on the Haus der Astronomie website: https://www.haus-der-astronomie.de/events/42308/3830874