Dictionary term
Quasar
Direct answer
Quasar: A Quasar is an extremely luminous active galactic nucleus observed across cosmological distances and powered by black-hole accretion.
It is a bright distant form of active galaxy.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Astronomy & Skywatching
- Also appears in
- Astronomy & Skywatching
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-16
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use redshift and host-galaxy evidence rather than its star-like image alone.
- Do not use it for
- Quasars are not stars and redshift interpretation requires calibrated spectra.
- Reference category
- Astronomy & Skywatching
- Related terms
- Irregular Galaxy, Active Galactic Nucleus, Gravitational Lensing, Astronomy
The story behind Quasar
Their large redshifts transformed quasi-stellar radio sources into markers of a vast evolving universe.
Quasar in spiritual tradition
A point of light can carry evidence from cosmic history.
The Great Almanac frames Quasar with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Quasar in the Bible
This is a factual astronomy reference. It can support wonder at the created order without becoming a claim of fate, worship, or private revelation.
Quasar in numerology
Quasar is not a numerology claim. Any numbers attached to it should retain their ordinary scientific, calendrical, navigational, or historical meaning unless a separate symbolic interpretation is clearly labeled.
Why Quasar matters
Quasars illuminate the early universe, intergalactic gas, and rapid black-hole growth.
Example in a reading: A distant quasar can appear pointlike while outshining its entire host galaxy.
Interpretive caution: Quasars are not stars and redshift interpretation requires calibrated spectra.
How Quasar is used in a reading
Use redshift and host-galaxy evidence rather than its star-like image alone.
Where interpretation stops
Quasar is presented as sourced astronomy, calendrical, Earth-science, cultural, or instrument-history reference. Definitions should distinguish measured phenomena from civil convention and historical interpretation, preserve location and time dependencies, and avoid turning factual sky data into a deterministic personal claim.
Sources and editorial method
Research references used for this entry include:
- NASA Science: Galaxies - NASA overview of galaxy structure, types, groups, clusters, and the Milky Way.
- NASA Science: Black Holes - NASA reference for black-hole properties, accretion, detection, and gravitational effects.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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