quasi-stellar object
"Quasi-stellar objects" are among the most luminous and distant entities in the universe, often associated with supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies.
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Definition
C2Astronomy
(technical)An extremely bright and distant active galactic core powered by a supermassive black hole, emitting energy across multiple wavelengths.
Example
- The discovery of a quasi-stellar object helped astronomers understand the power of supermassive black holes.
- Quasi-stellar objects can outshine entire galaxies despite their compact size.
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