Quasar

ENZH

What Does Quasar Mean?

  • 类星体
  • 准星

Quasar Pronunciation

/ˈkwāˌzär/

Quasar Definition

noun

Definition

A massive and extremely remote celestial object, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy, with properties similar to those of star-like objects.

In ZH

一种巨大的、极为遥远的天体,释放出异常大量的能量,并且具有类似于星体的特性。

How to Use Quasar in a Sentence

  • The discovery of a new quasar has expanded our understanding of the universe.
  • Scientists believe that quasars can help us learn about the early universe.
  • The brightness of a quasar can outshine entire galaxies.
  • Astronomers use quasars as beacons to study the intergalactic medium.
  • The first known quasar was discovered in the 1960s.