Galactic Nucleus – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Astrophysics Glossary
I. What is a Galactic Nucleus? The galactic nucleus is the central region of a galaxy, where a supermassive black hole resides. It is a compact and extremely dense region that contains a high concentration of stars, gas, and dust. The gravitational pull of the supermassive black hole at the center of the galactic nucleus … Read more