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3C 212

9/3/2026

3C 212 is a quasar located in the constellation Cancer. At redshift 1.048, it is one of the luminous and distant AGNs (Active Galactic Nuclei) observed. 3C 212 is classified as radio-loud and is considered to be a prototype "red quasar", with a faint optical counterpart. In additional, it is said to contain an X-ray absorber.

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3C 212 is a quasar located in the constellation Cancer. At redshift 1.048, it is one of the luminous and distant AGNs (Active Galactic Nuclei) observed. 3C 212 is classified as radio-loud and is considered to be a prototype "red quasar", with a faint optical counterpart. In additional, it is said to contain an X-ray absorber.

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