List of Named Quasars
This is a list of quasars, with a common name, instead of a designation from a survey, catalogue or list.
| Quasar | Origin of name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Quasar | From the fact that two images of the same gravitationally lensed quasar is produced. | |
| Einstein Cross | From the fact that gravitational lensing of the quasar forms a near perfect Einstein cross, a concept in gravitational lensing. | |
| Triple Quasar | From the fact that there are three bright images of the same gravitationally lensed quasar is produced. | There are actually four images: the fourth is faint. |
| Cloverleaf | From its appearance having similarity to the leaf of a clover. It has been gravitationally lensed into four images, of roughly similar appearance. |
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