The Euclid space telescope mission, which is being led with Swiss participation, has discovered the two oldest quasars ever observed.
According to the ESA, the two oldest newly discovered quasars shone with the power of around one trillion suns.
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The Euclid space telescope mission, which is being led with Swiss participation, has discovered the two oldest quasars ever observed. They date back to a time when the universe was only around 670 million years old. The discovery provides valuable insights into the early history of the universe.
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July 6, 2026 - 09:45
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