Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

The largest Einstein Cross ever discovered dwells among a rare 'carousel' of galaxies

"Finding one such alignment is a needle in the haystack. Finding all of these is like eight needles precisely lined up inside that haystack."

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Space.com

Related news:

Astrophysicist explains the science behind the recently released image captured by NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope — and why it could help researchers discover how galaxies are created

NASA spots pair of supermassive black holes battling it out as their galaxies collide | A crisp image shows the cosmic bodies, which NASA describes as "two Sumo wrestlers squaring off"

The True Size of Galaxies is Much Larger Than We Thought