357959_5727-5712 May 2026

This object is a galactic nucleus where a supermassive black hole is actively "feeding" on surrounding gas and dust [4]. As this material spirals into the black hole, it heats up to millions of degrees, releasing more light than an entire galaxy of hundreds of billions of stars [6]. 2. Why the SDSS Matters

: The physical metal plate used to hold optical fibers in the telescope. MJD : The date the observation took place. 357959_5727-5712

: Determine how fast the object is moving away from us, which tells us its distance and the age of the universe when that light was emitted [7]. This object is a galactic nucleus where a