luminous
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When black holes are actively feeding and extremely luminous, they are known as quasars.
From Science Daily
Quasars, first identified in the 1960s, rank among the most luminous objects known.
From Science Daily
A new study presents the most detailed and complete model yet of luminous black hole accretion, the process by which black holes pull in surrounding matter and emit intense radiation.
From Science Daily
It is inescapable that people have most focused on Frank’s sculptural, curvilinear forms, his luminous exterior surfaces, and yet what I find most profound about his architecture is how he enchanted and enlivened space.
From Los Angeles Times
The hall is at once a luminous public landmark and a workhorse.
From Los Angeles Times
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