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James Webb Telescope Reveals Isolated Quasars Defying Formation Theories

Astronomers discover ancient quasars in sparse regions, challenging existing models of cosmic evolution.

  • The James Webb Space Telescope has identified quasars from 13 billion years ago, located in unexpectedly low-density regions of space.
  • Quasars are typically found in dense galactic environments, but these isolated ones raise questions about their rapid formation and growth.
  • The discovery challenges the assumption that supermassive black holes require dense matter-rich areas to develop.
  • Researchers suggest that unseen galaxies or alternative growth mechanisms might explain these anomalies.
  • The findings highlight significant gaps in our understanding of early universe dynamics and the evolution of supermassive black holes.
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