quasi-stellar object

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

quasi- +‎ stellar +‎ object, from its appearance as a point-like object similar to a star, but with a spectrum unlike that found in a star

Noun[edit]

quasi-stellar object (plural quasi-stellar objects)

  1. (astronomy) a quasar
  2. (dated) a radio-quiet quasar

Derived terms[edit]

  • QSO (abbreviation)

Related terms[edit]

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