BL Lacertae
Recently, observations from 11 global telescopes have led to the detection of the brightest flare ever observed from BL Lacertae (BL Lac), a blazar located approximately 950 million light years away from Earth.
Key Findings
- About BL Lacertae: BL Lacertae, commonly known as BL Lac, is an Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN) source situated in the core of a galaxy. Active Galactic Nuclei are compact structures that exhibit irregular levels of luminosity over time.
- These fluctuations can occur for varying durations, ranging from a few hours to several months. The luminosity variations manifest as electromagnetic emissions that span across different wavelengths, including ....
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