"astronomical transient" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: astronomical transients [plural]
Etymology: 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 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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