Quasars – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Astrophysics Glossary

I. What are Quasars? Quasars, short for quasi-stellar radio sources, are extremely bright and distant celestial objects that emit massive amounts of energy. They are considered to be the most luminous objects in the universe, outshining entire galaxies by billions of times. Quasars were first discovered in the 1960s and have since fascinated astronomers and … Read more