Quasar observed in six separate light reflections

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 15:00 in Astronomy & Space

Quasars are active black holes -- primarily from the early universe. Using a special method where you observe light that has been bent by gravity on its way through the universe, a group of physics students have observed a quasar whose light has been deflected and reflected in six separate images. This is the first time a quasar has been observed with so many light reflections.

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