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Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa have discovered the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever detected, opening a new radio astronomy frontier.

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Who
Thato Manamela, Roger Deane, astronomers, MeerKAT radio telescope
What
Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa have discovered the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever detected, opening a new radio astronomy frontier.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:30:01 GMT · 5h 41m ago
Where
South Africa ·
Why
This discovery is extraordinary because of the record distance at which it was detected, over eight billion light-years away, placing it deep into the early universe.
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This discovery provides a rare glimpse into galaxy interactions and extreme star-forming environments in the early universe, allowing astronomers to study how galaxies evolved and offering a preview of future astronomical capabilities.

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