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Stunning Galaxy Collision Revealed: A Cosmic Time Capsule

5/28/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled a breathtaking cosmic collision of two galaxies racing at 500 km/s. One galaxy's quasar unleashes powerful radiation, stifling star formation in its counterpart. This stunning event, captured by the Very Large Telescope, offers a glimpse into the universe's past, occurring 11 billion years ago when it was just 18% of its current age.

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Astronomers have unveiled a breathtaking cosmic collision of two galaxies racing at 500 km/s. One galaxy's quasar unleashes powerful radiation, stifling star formation in its counterpart. This stunning event, captured by the Very Large Telescope, offers a glimpse into the universe's past, occurring 11 billion years ago when it was just 18% of its current age.