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Astronomers Identify Unique Quasar Pair Linked to Galaxy Merger
A recent study utilizing ALMA has unveiled a rare pair of quasars at a redshift of 5.7, believed to be the result of a significant merger between galaxies.
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Summary
Astronomers have made a noteworthy discovery using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), identifying a close pair of quasars.
This quasar pair, observed at a redshift of 5.7, is thought to have formed from a massive merger of galaxies.
The findings were published on April 16, 2026, and contribute to our understanding of galaxy evolution and the dynamics of quasars.
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