
The Skeptics Guide #973 - Mar 2 2024
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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Exploring the Discovery of an Exceptionally Massive Quasar
The chapter uncovers the intriguing observation of a supermassive quasar located 12 billion light years away, showcasing a massive accretion disk around its black hole and emitting an extraordinary amount of energy. It delves into the uniqueness of quasars, the concept of gravitational lensing, and the correlation between brightness and consumption speed. Additionally, discussions on the Eddington mass limit and listener's creative guesses for a mysterious noise intrigue and educate the audience.
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