Supermassive Black Holes: The Hidden Influencers in Massive Galaxies

Aristea Alexopoulos

Galaxies, such as our Milky Way, are collections of gas and stars bound together by gravity and harbor a central supermassive black hole. The behavior of the gas within galaxies offers important clues about their evolution. This research investigates the underlying cause of anomalous gas behavior within nearly half of all massive galaxies, using specific nearby galaxies as representative samples.

Major: 
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Exhibition Category: 
Physical Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Michael Eracleous
Poster Number: 
55

Award Winner

Physical Sciences - Third Place