Etymology:
The word "quasar" is a portmanteau of "quasi-stellar" and "radio source."
Meaning:
A quasar is a type of luminous celestial object that is extraordinarily distant and emits vast amounts of energy. They are among the most energetic and distant objects in the universe.
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Additional Notes:
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