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Stunning 200,000-Light-Year Radio Jet Discovered from Early Quasar

2/13/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled a stunning 200,000-light-year-long radio jet from the quasar J1601+3102, dating back to a mere 1.2 billion years after the Big Bang. This groundbreaking discovery reshapes our understanding of early quasars, revealing that even a small black hole can produce such immense jets, deepening our insight into the universe's infancy.

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Astronomers have unveiled a stunning 200,000-light-year-long radio jet from the quasar J1601+3102, dating back to a mere 1.2 billion years after the Big Bang. This groundbreaking discovery reshapes our understanding of early quasars, revealing that even a small black hole can produce such immense jets, deepening our insight into the universe's infancy.