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Old 16-August-2007, 10:54 AM
Ari Jokimaki Ari Jokimaki is offline
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I don't remember seeing Arp address specifically his definition of quasar, but I think that browse through some of his papers would reveal at least some details more. I might check for some later if I have time.
Well, it seems that Arp was prepared to this discussion, in his latest paper he suggests a new definition for quasar:

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Originally Posted by Arp & Carosati
A quasar is a compact (high surface brightness) object which shows appreciable non thermal radiation.
So there.
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