Euclid space telescope discovers oldest quasars known to date
The Euclid space telescope has identified the two oldest quasars ever observed, dating back to 670 million years after the Big Bang. These celestial objects, which shine with the power of a trillion suns, offer scientists a rare glimpse into the early formation of the universe.
Why it matters
This discovery helps astronomers better understand the evolution of galaxies and the role of supermassive black holes in the early universe.
Research frontiers Euclid space telescope discovers oldest quasars known to date According to the ESA, the two oldest newly discovered quasars shone with the power of around one trillion suns. Keystone-SDA The Euclid space telescope mission, which is being led with Swiss participation, has discovered the two oldest quasars ever observed. They date back to a time when the universe was only around 670 million years old. The discovery provides valuable insights into the early history of the universe. Share This content was published on July 6, 2026 - 09:45 2 minutes Keystone-SDA Other language: 1 Deutsch de Euclid-Teleskop entdeckt älteste bisher bekannte Quasare Original
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