Chinese Journal of Nature ›› 2014, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (3): 218-224.

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The most mysterious object in our universe—Quasar (I): the discovery of Quasar

HE Xiang-tao   

  1. Professor, Department of Astronomy, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
  • Online:2014-06-25 Published:2014-06-25

Abstract: Quasar was discovered in 1963 by M. Schmidt, which is passed more than half century. There are still some difficulties to understand the real quasar. Quasar may be the most mysterious object in our universe. Concerning to get the Nobel prize, the discovery of quasar is still looking forward.

Key words: mysterious object, Quasar, discovery