radio source

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. a cosmic object or phenomenon, as a galaxy, pulsar, quasar, or the remnant of a supernova or of a galactic collision, that emits radio waves.

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radio source British  

noun

1. a celestial object, such as a supernova remnant or quasar, that is a source of radio waves

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Etymology

Origin of radio source

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The search results provided do not contain documented opposing perspectives or counterarguments from credible sources that directly address or contest the concerns raised in this article.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Migrants must have the chance to challenge deportation if the destination is dangerous, based on evidence from credible sources like UN reports or US State Department findings.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Twitter blew up when both Ben Meiselas and George Conway reported they had heard from multiple credible sources in the courtroom that Trump was loudly passing gas, and the smell was overpowering.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2024

Provide audiences with highly credible sources — and trust audiences to come to their own conclusions.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2023

The most important, they agreed, is to continue to follow the science from credible sources.

From National Geographic • Aug. 17, 2023