OVV quasar

In this article, we will explore the fascinating life of OVV quasar, a topic that has captured the attention of many people throughout history. OVV quasar has been the subject of study, debates and controversies, generating great interest in different fields of knowledge. Over the years, OVV quasar has left an indelible mark on society, influencing the way we think, act and relate to the world around us. Through this article, we will dive into the various aspects of OVV quasar, revealing its importance and impact on our daily lives.

Artist's impression of the optically violent variable quasar 3C 279.

An optically violent variable quasar (often abbreviated as OVV quasar) is a type of highly variable quasar. It is a subtype of blazar that consists of a few rare, bright radio galaxies, whose visible light output can change by 50% in a day. OVV quasars have essentially become unified with highly polarized quasars (HPQ), core-dominated quasars (CDQ), and flat-spectrum radio quasars (FSRQ). Different terms are used but the term FSRQ is gaining popularity effectively making the other terms archaic.

At visible wavelengths, they are similar in appearance to BL Lac objects but generally have stronger broad emission lines.

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References

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