noun

blazar

Blazar (noun) means a very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole at the center of an active galaxy.

noun

A very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole at the center of an active galaxy.

An object which is either an optically violent variable quasar (OVV quasar) or a BL Lac object or which has properties of both.

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Etymology

Blend of B + L + Lac + quasar. Coined by astronomer Edward Spiegel in 1978 from BL Lac object and quasar, punning blazing from its optical presentation compared to usual quasars. By surface analysis, blaze + -ar.

Rhymes for blazar

lazar alcazar Salazar Balthazar

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of blazar?

"blazar" (noun) means a very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole at the center of an active galaxy.

What are the different meanings of blazar?

"blazar" has 2 main meanings: 1. A very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole at the center of an active galaxy; 2. An object which is either an optically violent variable quasar (OVV quasar) or a BL Lac object or which has properties of both.