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Fossil Galaxy Discovered: A 3 Billion-Year Cosmic Time Capsule

7/9/2025

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Astronomers have unveiled KiDS J0842+0059, a remarkable fossil galaxy located 3 billion light-years from Earth. This dormant galaxy serves as a time capsule, revealing secrets of the early universe and enriching our understanding of galaxy formation. Discovered by the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics, it offers a rare glimpse into the cosmos' ancient past.

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Astronomers have unveiled KiDS J0842+0059, a remarkable fossil galaxy located 3 billion light-years from Earth. This dormant galaxy serves as a time capsule, revealing secrets of the early universe and enriching our understanding of galaxy formation. Discovered by the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics, it offers a rare glimpse into the cosmos' ancient past.