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a type of active galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its center that emits a high-energy jet of particles
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A blazar is a type of active galactic nucleus with a jet pointed directly towards Earth.
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Scientists are studying a blazar to learn more about its powerful emissions.
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That blazar is lit up like a Christmas tree!
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Her passion for astrophysics is like a blazar, burning bright and intense.