Phrases with «active nucleus»

The phrase "active nucleus" refers to a highly energetic and bustling center of an object, such as a galaxy or a cell. It signifies that this core is actively involved in various dynamic processes and shows intense activity or transformations. Full definition

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Sentences with «active nucleus»

  • As Westoby reported last week at the National Astronomy Meeting in Belfast, some 70,000 of those galaxies — nearly 20 % — definitely showed active nuclei, and 65,000 more were listed as «probable AGN,» Westoby says. (sciencemag.org)
  • Astronomers have found knots of dust and gas in «greenish blobs» in nine galaxies with bright active nuclei. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The extreme sensitivity of X-shooter allowed the team to rule out other possible causes of this illumination, including gas shocks or the active nucleus of the galaxy. (sciencedaily.com)
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