Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history
The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope has identified 31 ancient quasars, including two of the earliest ever observed. These findings provide critical data on how supermassive black holes and galaxies formed during the universe's infancy.
Why it matters
Understanding the formation of the earliest quasars helps astrophysicists solve fundamental mysteries regarding the evolution of the early universe.
The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found – and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history.
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