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February 04, 2026 at 04:49 PM
Astronomers Spot a Huge Cluster of Galaxies Forming Earlier in Cosmic History Than Thought Possible
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Astronomers discovered a massive galaxy cluster forming 12.8 billion years ago, much earlier than previously thought possible, expanding our understanding of the early universe.
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