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Markarian 231 (UGC 8058) is a Type-1 Seyfert galaxy that was discovered in 1969 as part of a search of galaxies with strong ultraviolet radiation. There are clear signs that a powerful active galactic nucleus is present in the center of the galaxy. It is located about 600 Million light years away from Earth.

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