Oldest quasars ever discovered add to 'perplexing' space mystery
Astronomers using the European Space Agency's Euclid telescope have discovered 31 ancient quasars, including the two oldest ever observed. These findings challenge current models of the early universe by revealing supermassive black holes existing much earlier than previously thought.
Why it matters
Understanding the formation of early quasars provides essential data on the evolution of galaxies and the fundamental physics of the early universe.
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