Euclid Telescope Discovers Two of the Oldest Quasars Ever Found

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ESA's Euclid telescope has identified two of the most ancient quasars, dating back to when the universe was only 670 million years old.
This discovery significantly increases the number of known ancient quasars, offering new insights into the early universe.

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ESA's Euclid telescope has identified two of the most ancient quasars, dating back to when the universe was only 670 million years old. This discovery significantly increases the number of known ancient quasars, offering new insights into the early universe.

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