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James Webb Space Telescope sees first starlight from ancient quasars in groundbreaking discovery

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James Webb Space Telescope sees first starlight from ancient quasars in groundbreaking discovery

The stars can no longer hide behind the light from feeding the massive black hole in the infant universe. With the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have detected starlight from two early galaxies that host supermassive black holes, or quasars, for the first time. The findings could help scientists better understand … Read more

Webb makes the first discovery of the important carbon molecule in a planet-forming disc

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Webb makes the first discovery of the important carbon molecule in a planet-forming disc

Science and Exploration 26/06/2023 18329 views 90 like An international team of scientists used data collected by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to detect a molecule [1] known as methyl cation (CH3+) for the first time, found in the protoplanetary disc surrounding a young star. They accomplished this work through a cross-disciplinary expert review, … Read more