Hidden star-forming galaxies from early universe revealed
Thursday, April 9, 2009 - 17:21
in Astronomy & Space
A telescope lifted into the upper reaches of the atmosphere by a helium balloon more than two years ago has given Canadian and international researchers new insight into early galaxy-formation seven billion years ago.
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