Phys.org Astronomers discovered 44 ancient stars using gravitational lensing—an astrophysicist explains how they did it Astrobitica January 9, 2025 (Last updated: January 9, 2025) 1 minute read A group of astronomers have made history by capturing an image of a record number of stars from a time when the universe was half its age. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Why solving crosswords is like a phase transitionNext: Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8×42 monocular review Related Stories Phys.org Astronomers catch hot birth of galaxy cluster more than 11 billion light-years away Astrobitica August 19, 2026 Phys.org Mars attacks: How much dust from the red planet is safe to breathe? Astrobitica August 18, 2026 Phys.org NASA’s LRO images Falcon 9 crater on moon, learns new details Astrobitica August 18, 2026