"astronomical transient" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: astronomical transients [plural]
Etymology: From astronomical + transient. From being a traditional astronomical source (optical astronomy, and star-like) of an ephemeral nature. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|astronomical|transient}} astronomical + transient Head templates: {{en-noun}} astronomical transient (plural astronomical transients)
  1. (astronomy) A localized discrete transient optical spectrum event at astronomical distances. Wikipedia link: en:Transient astronomical event Categories (topical): Astronomy Derived forms: AT [prefix]
    Sense id: en-astronomical_transient-en-noun-Bnjxu9rC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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