Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a massive radio jet emanating from a quasar that existed during the universe's first billion years. This radio jet, measured at double the width of the Milky Way, is the largest identified at such an early cosmic era. The study revealed that such jets, commonly found in our cosmic vicinity, were previously difficult to observe in the distant universe due to interference from the cosmic microwave background. This quasar, now recognized for its exceptional size and brightness, formed when the universe was only 9% of its current age, showcasing the enigmatic nature of early cosmic structures.
Telescopes around the world have detected the largest radio jet from a quasar dating back to the first billion years, marking a significant astronomical discovery.
The jet, twice the width of our Milky Way, is the biggest recorded from so early in the universe's history, revealing new insights about cosmic phenomena.
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