3C 212 is a quasar[1] located in the constellation Cancer.
At redshift 1.048, it is one of the luminous and distant AGNs (Active Galactic Nuclei) observed.
[3] 3C 212 is classified as radio-loud and is considered to be a prototype "red quasar",[4][5][6] with a faint optical counterpart.
In additional, it is said to contain an X-ray absorber.
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