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Scientists Uncover 'Mini Halo' Around Distant Galaxy Cluster

6/28/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in The Astrophysical Journal Letters unveils a "mini halo" encircling a distant galaxy cluster, a staggering 10 billion light-years away. Spearheaded by researchers from the Université de Montréal and Durham University, this revelation deepens our grasp of galaxy cluster formation, highlighting the pivotal roles of supermassive black holes and cosmic collisions in the universe's infancy.

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A groundbreaking discovery in The Astrophysical Journal Letters unveils a "mini halo" encircling a distant galaxy cluster, a staggering 10 billion light-years away. Spearheaded by researchers from the Université de Montréal and Durham University, this revelation deepens our grasp of galaxy cluster formation, highlighting the pivotal roles of supermassive black holes and cosmic collisions in the universe's infancy.