"Einstein Cross" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Capitalization of Einstein cross. Etymology templates: {{l|en|Einstein cross}} Einstein cross Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} Einstein Cross
  1. (astronomy) A quadruply replicated image of a quasar, in the configuration of a cross, surrounding a central foreground galaxy which caused the replication through gravitational lensing. Wikipedia link: en:Einstein Cross Categories (topical): Astronomy, Galaxies
    Sense id: en-Einstein_Cross-en-name-Y4YfjWqH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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