quasi-stellar radio-source

First discovered in the 1960s, 'quasi-stellar radio-sources,' or quasars, are some of the most luminous and distant objects in the universe.

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Definition

(technical)A highly luminous and distant celestial object that emits strong radio waves and appears star-like.

Quasi-stellar radio-sources provide insights into the early universe and the behavior of supermassive black holes.
The discovery of quasi-stellar radio-sources revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos.

(technical)An extremely bright and distant active galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black hole.

Scientists study quasi-stellar radio-sources to learn more about the formation and evolution of galaxies.
The redshift of quasi-stellar radio-sources indicates their rapid movement away from Earth.

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