NGC 1068: Prototypical Seyfert 2 Galaxy

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Nov 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000eaa..booke2373c&link_type=abstract

"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 2373. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Galaxies, Active Galaxies, Quasars And Galactic Nuclei

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NGC 1068 is a nearby spiral galaxy which harbors the prototypical example of a Seyfert type 2 nucleus. However, all evidence points to the conclusion that its active nucleus is completely hidden to our view by dense obscuring material. If we could see NGC 1068 along an unobscured line of sight it would appear radically different. This unveils the importance of orientation of the observable proper...

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