Seyfert galaxies are a class of active galaxies characterized by their bright nuclei, which are thought to be powered by supermassive black holes at their centers. They are named after the American astronomer Carl Seyfert, who first classified them in 1943. Seyfert galaxies are divided into two main types: 1. **Seyfert Type 1**: These galaxies exhibit broad emission lines in their optical spectra, indicating fast-moving gas in the vicinity of the black hole.
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