SEYFERT GALAXY


Meaning of SEYFERT GALAXY in English

[ 'seɪfə:t ]

■ noun Astronomy a galaxy of a type characterized by a bright compact core showing strong infrared emission.

Origin

1950s: named after the American astronomer Carl K. Seyfert .

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