Oldest Quasars Ever Discovered Add to ‘Perplexing’ Space Mystery

Astronomers using the Euclid space telescope have discovered 31 ancient quasars, including the two oldest ever observed. These findings provide new insights into the early universe and the epoch of reionization.
Why it matters
Understanding the formation of the earliest supermassive black holes and galaxies helps scientists refine models of the universe's evolution.
The Euclid space telescope has spotted the oldest quasars -- the brightest objects in the universe -- ever discovered, deepening a cosmic mystery that has been puzzling scientists.
The article is a straightforward scientific report based on astronomical findings.
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