Orientation counts; if looking down the jets of an active core, we see a blazar.

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Orientation does indeed count when observing an active galactic nucleus. If we are looking down the jets of an active core, it is classified as a blazar. If we are observing it at an angle, it may be classified as a Seyfert galaxy or a quasar. Blazars are a type of active galactic nuclei (AGN) with jets pointed directly towards Earth, which makes the orientation of the jets important in identifying a blazar.

Orientation Counts; If Looking Down the Jets of an Active