Quasar

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Hubble Probes the Heart of a Nearby Quasar.

Quasar is the word used to describe any class of celestial objects that resemble stars, but with its large redshift, and observational brightness has led the scientific community to come to the consensus that these objects are at an extreme distance, and have extreme energy output.

Related References

• A Cosmic Puzzle: Can A 'Distant' Quasar Lie Within A Nearby Galaxy? January 10, 2005
• Quasar Packs Iron Punch July 19, 2002

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