Astronomers spot the largest cosmic giant of its kind in the distant universe
Astrophysical Journal Letters on 6 February.
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The quasar, named J1601+3102, is powered by a supermassive black hole. Scientists say this is the largest radio jet ever observed from this period, offering a rare glimpse into how these powerful jets shaped early galaxies.
Why This Jet Matters
Detecting such jets from the early universe has always been challenging. The cosmic microwave background—radiation left over from the Big Bang—tends to obscure them. But this time, astronomers were able to detect the jet using two powerful radio telescopes, including the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) in Europe.
To confirm their findings, they conducted follow-up observations using near-infrared and visible light telescopes in Hawaii and Texas. These observations provided a clearer picture of the quasar and its enormous jet.
Lead researcher Anniek Gloudemans from NOIRLab explained the significance of the discovery: “This is the largest radio jet seen thus far in the early Universe.” She noted that until now, such colossal jets had been elusive, mostly escaping detection due to interference from cosmic background radiation.
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