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Seyfert galaxy

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪfəːt/

Definition of Seyfert galaxy

noun

Astronomy
  • a galaxy of a type characterized by a bright compact core that shows strong infrared emission.

Origin:

named after Carl K. Seyfert (1911–60), American astronomer

Seyfert galaxy in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Seyfert galaxy in the US English dictionary