Markarian 231
| Markarian 231 | |
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| Observation data | |
| Distance | 600 Mly |
| Other designations | |
| UGC 8058, Mrk 231, Mkn 231, Markarian 231, MCG+10-19-004, ZW VII 490 | |
Markarian 231 (UGC 8058) is a Type-1 Seyfert galaxy that was discovered in 1969 as part of a search of galaxies with strong ultraviolet radiation. There are clear signs that a powerful active galactic nucleus is present in the center of the galaxy. It is located about 600 Million light years away from Earth.
Characteristics
The galaxy is now undergoing an energetic starburst. A nuclear ring of active star formation has been found in the center with a rate of formation greater than 100 solar masses per year. It is one of the most ultraluminous infrared galaxies with power derived from an accreting black hole in the center.
See also
External links
- Markarian 231 at ESA
- SpaceRef Feb 23, 2011 Quasar's Belch Solves Longstanding Mystery, from Gemini North Observatory, ApJ March 2011, to be published.