Oldest quasars ever found deepen 'perplexing' space mystery
The Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 ancient quasars, including the two oldest ever observed, dating back to when the universe was only 670 million years old. These findings provide critical data on the early evolution of galaxies and the epoch of reionisation.
Why it matters
These discoveries help scientists understand the infancy of the universe and the formation of the first stars and galaxies.
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.
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