AGN type
LINER
A galactic nucleus whose spectrum is dominated by emission from weakly-ionized gas. LINERs are the most common type of active nucleus, though whether they are all powered by a black hole or partly by hot old stars is still debated.
Examples & connections
Knowledge connections
- Associated withActive Galactic Nucleus
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
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