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Tailed radio galaxies  

Definition

  • A member of the class of radio galaxies that have a strong radio emission coming from a bright 'head' and a more diffuse emission from a 'tail.' They are often found in clusters. (en)

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  • Head tail galaxies (en)
  • Head-tail galaxies (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1682

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