Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Many believe the quasar's central engine is a giant black hole fueled by tremendous amounts of infalling gas, dust, and stars. The images in the center and right hand columns reveal quasars associated with disrupted colliding and merging galaxies which should provide plenty of debris to feed a hungry black hole . Whatever the secret of the quasar's energy , all these sites must provide fuel for its central engine.
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