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JWST red-point studies on early clusters & black holes

10 clusters · 108 sources · last updated

Latest: Astronomers study cosmic strings and mysterious black hole objects

In early July 2026, JWST observations of the distant galaxy cluster XLSSC 122 and the Milky Way bulge object Terzan 5 revealed unusually massive, evolved systems with multiple stellar populations, challenging current cos

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Observation of supernova SN 2026gzf

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Astronomers observe rare real-time supernova shock breakout

In March 2026, the Einstein Probe satellite detected a soft X-ray flash, cataloged as EP260321a, from a galaxy approximately 500 to 515 million light-years away. International research teams identified the source as a br

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Supermassive black hole activity and effects

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Supermassive black hole swallows star in rare cosmic explosion

Astronomical research has highlighted the diverse ways supermassive black holes interact with their surroundings. In one study using the Chandra X-ray telescope, researchers identified a powerful jet from a black hole in

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