massive astrophysical compact halo object

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Etymology edit

A back-formation from MACHO, which is used as an acronym for massive compact halo object. Words used to fill in the apparently missing "A" word include astrophysical and astronomical.

Noun edit

massive astrophysical compact halo object (plural massive astrophysical compact halo objects)

  1. (astronomy, physics) Alternative form of massive compact halo object

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