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MR 2251--178: A nearby quasi-stellar object in a cluster of galaxies

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/183196· OSTI ID:5461894
The nearby (z=0.0653) X-ray QSO MR 2251: 178 is shown to be associated with a cluster of approximately 50 galaxies. A faint nebulosity is detected around the QSO. If this implies that the QSO lies in a galaxy, then the galaxy is a magnitude or more fainter than the central D galaxy of the cluster. A compact radio galaxy 39'' north of the QSO which displays moderately strong (O II) and H..beta.. emission and a blue stellar continuum is also shown to be a cluster member.
Research Organization:
Ceero Tololo Inter-American Observatory, La Serena, Chile
OSTI ID:
5461894
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States) Vol. 236:2; ISSN AJLEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English