Markarian galaxy en · NOUN
Etymology
From Markarian (Armenian surname) + galaxy. Named after Benjamin Markarian, an Armenian astrophysicist who discovered this class of galaxies.
Meanings
- Any of a class of galaxies that have nuclei with excessive amounts of ultraviolet emissions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markarian galaxies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
MRK · Mark · Mkr · Markarian · Mrk · Mkn · MKR · MKN
Translations (2)
ru гала́ктика Маркаря́на (class of galaxies) · hy Մարգարյանի գալակտիկա (class of galaxies)