Blazar BL Lacertae surprised scientists with its unpredictable activity. Initially thought to be a variable star, it was ...

Astronomers have made an extraordinary discovery: a blazar, a highly active and luminous galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black hole, that existed just one billion years after the Big Bang.

BL Lacertae, an enigmatic blazar, has shattered long-held classification norms, leaving astronomers baffled. Originally ...

Blazars are active galaxies that emit narrow jets of ionized matter from their centers, aimed towards Earth. Depending on ...

BL Lacertae blazar shifts between classifications faster than expected. It shows record X-ray activity and challenges current ...

Blazars are active galaxies that emit narrow jets of ionised matter from their centres, aimed towards Earth. Depending on ...

Scientists have identified a blazar with an active galactic nucleus that shows uncommon luminosity since its light requires 12.9 billion years to travel across space. One special characteristic of the ...

It also turned out that the blazar contains a compact component and showcases a rapid variability. In order to better understand the behavior of PKS 0727-11, a team of astronomers led by Yuncai ...

Alan W. Blazar of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, a pioneering figure in fine art printmaking and a passionate family man and sailor with a zest for adventure, died at home peacefully on February 25 ...