astronomical transient
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From astronomical + transient. From being a traditional astronomical source (optical astronomy, and star-like) of an ephemeral nature.
Noun
[edit]astronomical transient (plural astronomical transients)
- (astronomy) A localized discrete transient optical spectrum event at astronomical distances.
Derived terms
[edit]- AT (prefix for naming of events of such a nature)