Glowing quasar cocoons

Ten ultra luminous infared galaxies which show spectral characteristics similar to those of quasars and interact gravitationally with another neighboring galaxy are believed to be exhibiting an important process on quasar evolution.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1988-05, Vol.333 (6170), p.208-209
Main Author: Weedman, Daniel W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Quasars
Quasars. Active or peculiar galaxies, objects, and systems
Stars & galaxies
Stellar systems. Galactic and extragalactic objects and systems. The universe
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Summary:Ten ultra luminous infared galaxies which show spectral characteristics similar to those of quasars and interact gravitationally with another neighboring galaxy are believed to be exhibiting an important process on quasar evolution.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/333208a0