Artist's impression of the oldest compact quasar pair Nāpōwawāʻenakaulua in the early universe

Astronomers Discover Oldest Known Compact Quasar Pair, Nāpōwawāʻenakaulua

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Astronomers have identified Nāpōwawāʻenakaulua, the oldest pair of compact quasars observed, dating back to just 900 million years after the Big Bang. This discovery challenges existing theories, as scientists cannot currently explain how these massive, actively feeding black holes grew so large so early in the Universe's history.

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