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Record-Breaking Quasar Discovered, Sheds Light on Galaxy Formation

Astronomers have identified the fastest-growing black hole in a quasar, offering new insights into the early universe and galaxy evolution.

  • A Colombian researcher is analyzing signals from quasi-stellar objects to understand their role in galaxy formation.
  • The brightest known object in the universe, a quasar powered by a supermassive black hole, was recently discovered.
  • This quasar's black hole is growing at a rate of one sun per day, making it the fastest-growing black hole known.
  • Studies of these objects could answer key questions about how galaxies formed and evolved after the Big Bang.
  • The discovery emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in science and the potential for new findings with future observatories.
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