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blazar [′blā‚zär] (astronomy) A type of quasar whose light exhibits strong optical polarization and large variability. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Many blazars also generate high-energy radiation, but X rays and gamma rays from the newfound blazar would have special significance. The Smithsonian team said such blazars emit gamma rays 1,000 times more energetic than those detected by orbiting spacecraft like Compton. The Smithsonian team said such blazars emit gamma rays 1,000 times more energetic than those detected by orbiting spacecraft like Compton. |
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