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High energy astrophysics > Active galactic nuclei > Quasars > Radio quiet quasars
... > Galactic and extragalactic astronomy > Galaxy physics > Galaxy structure > Galaxy nuclei > Active galactic nuclei > Quasars > Radio quiet quasars
... > Galactic and extragalactic astronomy > Galaxies > Active galaxies > Active galactic nuclei > Quasars > Radio quiet quasars
... > High energy astrophysics > Black holes > Astrophysical black holes > Supermassive black holes > Quasars > Radio quiet quasars
... > Stellar astronomy > Stellar remnants > Compact objects > Black holes > Astrophysical black holes > Supermassive black holes > Quasars > Radio quiet quasars

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Radio quiet quasars  

Definition

  • A type of quasar with weak radio emission. These types of quasars have strong emissions in both the optical and X-ray spectra. Within the optical spectrum, both broad and narrow emission lines are present. Their host is usually an elliptical galaxy, but less commonly, it might be a spiral. (en)

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  • Radio-quiet quasars (en)

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Editorial note

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1354

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