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Hubble Reveals Distant Einstein Ring 19.5 Billion Light-Years Away

5/23/2025

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The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a stunning Einstein ring created by the distant galaxy HerS 020941.1+001557, an astonishing 19.5 billion light-years away. This cosmic marvel partially encircles the foreground galaxy SDSS J020941.27+001558.4, located 2.7 billion light-years from us. Discovered by citizen scientists, this phenomenon showcases the wonders of gravitational lensing, enhancing our understanding of the universe's mysteries.

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The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a stunning Einstein ring created by the distant galaxy HerS 020941.1+001557, an astonishing 19.5 billion light-years away. This cosmic marvel partially encircles the foreground galaxy SDSS J020941.27+001558.4, located 2.7 billion light-years from us. Discovered by citizen scientists, this phenomenon showcases the wonders of gravitational lensing, enhancing our understanding of the universe's mysteries.