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Galactic Encounters: From Quasars to Mergers

Explore the cosmic dance of colliding galaxies, the enigmatic AGNs, and the vibrant world of starbursts. Dive into history and simulations to uncover the mysteries of 3C273, M82, and more. Discover the captivating beauty and scientific significance of interacting galaxies, all under the guidance of Carl Seyfert's legacy and the powerful Cygnus A. Join us in unraveling the secrets of the universe.

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Galactic Encounters: From Quasars to Mergers

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  1. Starbursts, Interacting Galaxies and Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs)

  2. Some history Twinkle, twinkle, quasi-star,Biggest puzzle from afar.How unlike the other ones,Brighter than a trillion Suns.Twinkle, twinkle, quasi-star, How I wonder what you are!                             - George Gamow 3C273

  3. M82

  4. Galaxies in collision/interacting/mergers Computer simulation – interacting pair The “Antennae”

  5. M51 – the Whirlpool and companion

  6. Seyfert galaxies Carl Seyfert 1943

  7. Radio galaxies and radio lobes

  8. Cygnus A

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