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New LOFAR Radio Images Reveal Hidden Universe in Detail

Original: For astronomers, "you can see everything" has been a mantra for a long time. Here's a great example: The most detailed i

Astronomers have released the most detailed low-frequency radio-wave images of the universe yet, produced by the LOFAR telescope network. The improved views reveal swarms of forming stars and supermassive black holes spewing jets across vast distances. Researchers say the images demonstrate a long-standing goal in astronomy: capturing everything the sky has to offer in unprecedented detail.

Why now: Space enthusiasts and astronomers are sharing the striking new LOFAR images because they show cosmic structures never seen so clearly before.

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• For astronomers, "you can see everything" has been a mantra for a long time. Here's a great example: The most detailed images of the universe in low-frequency radio waves. These improved images from LOFAR reveal swarms of forming stars & spewing, supermassive black holes.… · coreyspowell · 29

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