Scientists use galaxy as a telescope – and see the beginnings of the universe - The Independent

Using gravitational lensing and new technologies, astronomers were able to study the nurseries that birthed some of the first galaxies

Cutting edge instruments and perfect cosmic alignments have allowed astronomers to peer into the nursery rooms of some of the oldest galaxies in the universe. A new paper published Thursday in the j… [+3542 chars]

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