Astronomers Detect Most Distant Fast Radio Burst Ever Recorded
· World · The Guardian, Engadget
Astronomers have identified a fast radio burst (FRB) that originated from a galaxy more than 10 billion light-years away, marking the most distant such signal ever recorded. The burst, designated FRB 20240304B, traveled through approximately 80% of cosmic history to reach Earth. Researchers detected the signal using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa and confirmed its origin using Nasa’s James Webb space telescope. Data indicates the host is a small, young galaxy with high star-formation rates and low metal content. Scientists are currently investigating whether the burst is a unique event or part of a repeating signal.
Why it matters
This discovery provides critical data on the evolution of the early universe and helps scientists test theories regarding the mysterious origins of high-energy cosmic radio pulses.
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