"quasi-stellar object" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quasi-stellar objects [plural]
Etymology: quasi- + stellar + object, from its appearance as a point-like object similar to a star, but with a spectrum unlike that found in a star Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|quasi-|}} quasi- +, {{compound|en|stellar|object}} stellar + object Head templates: {{en-noun}} quasi-stellar object (plural quasi-stellar objects)
  1. (astronomy) a quasar Categories (topical): Galaxies, Black holes Derived forms: QSO [abbreviation] Related terms: quasistar, quasistellar
    Sense id: en-quasi-stellar_object-en-noun-WUoKUVp5 Disambiguation of Black holes: 70 30 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English terms prefixed with quasi-, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 55 45 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with quasi-: 57 43 Disambiguation of English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys: 55 45 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
  2. (dated) a radio-quiet quasar Tags: dated
    Sense id: en-quasi-stellar_object-en-noun-bpaJR~Uj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 55 45 Disambiguation of English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys: 55 45

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