PKS 0521-365

PKS 0521-365 is an active galactic nucleus in the constellation Columba. The source (BL Lac object) is a strong emitter from radio to gamma frequencies. The object is at z = 0.055.

PKS 0521-365
Optical image of the BL Lac object PKS 2155-304 (brightest object) obtained in R filter with ESO-NTT. Surrounding objects are close companion galaxies. Image was partly deconvolved for proper point spread function (PSF) to enhance features close to the bright nucleus.
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
ConstellationColumba
Right ascension05h 22m 57.9839686440s
Declination−36° 27 30.847737786
Redshift0.055
TypeBL Lac
Apparent magnitude (V)14.62
Other designations
QSO B0521-365
See also: Quasar, List of quasars
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