If a quasar is 2,000 times more luminous than an entire galaxy, what is the absolute magnitude of such a quasar? Note: The absolute magnitude of the Milky Way Galaxy is about −21. Hint: Use the formula for magnitudes and flux ratios,
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If a quasar is 2,000 times more luminous than an entire galaxy, what is the absolute magnitude of such a quasar?
Note: The absolute magnitude of the Milky Way Galaxy is about −21. Hint: Use the formula for magnitudes and flux ratios,
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