Could the secret to black hole formation be locked away in this record-breaking ancient quasar? The quasar existed 12.9 billion years ago and shows that supermassive black holes were able to age rapidly in the early universe. Astrobitica June 12, 2026 (Last updated: June 12, 2026) 1 minute read The quasar existed 12.9 billion years ago and shows that supermassive black holes were able to age rapidly in the early universe. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts This post was originally published on this site Post navigation Previous: Scientist creates ‘mini‑universe’ to measure time without a clockNext: Japan’s H3 rocket bounces back from failure with successful return to flight launch carrying 6 satellites
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