an image of a very large and colorful object in the sky

Quasar Outflows Illustration Caption: This is an artist's concept of a distant galaxy with an active quasar at its center. A quasar emits exceptionally large amounts of energy generated by a supermassive black hole fueled by infalling matter. Using the unique capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered that blistering radiation pressure from the vicinity of the black hole pushes material away from the galaxy's center at a fraction of the speed of light. Credits: Image - NASA, ESA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI)