Astronomy:PKS 0521-365

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PKS 0521-365
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
ConstellationColumba
Right ascension 05h 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]]

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.