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| + | [[Image:Murasaki312.jpg|thumb|The quasar-like [[Murasaki 312]] in [[2267]].]] |
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| − | A '''Quasar''' is a specific type of ''Active Galactic Nuclei''. It is formed by matter falling into a supermassive [[black hole]]. The resulting energy is released as X-rays in all directions. However, the X-ray release is most intense directly above or below the galactic plane. Observed from this view, the resulting bright object is known as a Quasar |
+ | A '''Quasar''' is a specific type of ''Active Galactic Nuclei''. It is formed by matter falling into a supermassive [[black hole]]. The resulting energy is released as X-rays in all directions. However, the X-ray release is most intense directly above or below the galactic plane. Observed from this view, the resulting bright object is known as a Quasar. |
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| + | During the original five-year mission of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] (NCC-1701), [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]] was under standing orders to investigate all quasars, and quasar-like phenomena. In [[2267]], the ''Enterprise'' encountered [[Murasaki 312]], a quasar-like electromagnetic phenomon. ([[TOS]]: "[[The Galileo Seven|The ''Galileo'' Seven]]") |
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Revision as of 08:49, 10 February 2006
The quasar-like Murasaki 312 in 2267.
A Quasar is a specific type of Active Galactic Nuclei. It is formed by matter falling into a supermassive black hole. The resulting energy is released as X-rays in all directions. However, the X-ray release is most intense directly above or below the galactic plane. Observed from this view, the resulting bright object is known as a Quasar.
During the original five-year mission of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), Captain James T. Kirk was under standing orders to investigate all quasars, and quasar-like phenomena. In 2267, the Enterprise encountered Murasaki 312, a quasar-like electromagnetic phenomon. (TOS: "The Galileo Seven")