Could the secret to black hole formation be locked away in this record-breaking ancient quasar?
Astronomers have discovered a flickering quasar dating back 12.9 billion years, providing new insights into how supermassive black holes grew in the early universe. The extreme luminosity of this object suggests that black holes were capable of rapid development shortly after the Big Bang.
Why it matters
This discovery challenges existing models of cosmic evolution and helps scientists understand the formation of the universe's most massive objects.
Black Holes Could the secret to black hole formation be locked away in this record-breaking ancient quasar? News By Keith Cooper published 12 June 2026 The quasar existed 12.9 billion years ago and shows that supermassive black holes were able to age rapidly in the early universe.
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