PKS 2155-304
BL Lac | |
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Apparent magnitude (V) | 13.09 |
Other designations | |
QSO B2155-304, | |
See also: Quasar, List of quasars |
PKS 2155-304 is a
BL Lac object, a galaxy hosting a type of blazar
. It is a strong emitter from radio to high-energy frequencies.
PKS 2155-304 is at redshift z = 0.116 (Falomo, Pesce & Treves 1993)[full citation needed]. It is one of the brightest and most studied BL Lacs, one of the first identified through X-ray observations.[1]
References
- S2CID 119319369.