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Astronomers trace a ghostly cosmic particle to distant ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 6 min read
By Ashley Strickland, CNN
(CNN) — A distant star-forming galaxy nicknamed the “Shadow Blaster” could have sent a ghostly cosmic particle hurtling toward Earth.
Astronomers believe they have traced the particle‘s origin to 11 billion light-years away, marking a step forward in understanding th...
Key takeaway Astronomers believe they have traced the particle‘s origin to 11 billion light-years away, marking a step forward in understanding the mysterious neutrinos.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The discovery of the Shadow Blaster galaxy as the potential source of a ghostly cosmic particle has significant implications for the local scientific community in El Paso . As a city with a strong foundation in astronomy, El Paso's residents and researchers may be intrigued by the possibility of neutrino detection and the potential for future discoveries. The University of Texas at El Paso, with its astronomy and physics programs, could play a role in advancing our understanding of these mysterious particles. Furthermore, the city's location in western Texas, with its relatively low light pollution, makes it an attractive location for stargazing and astronomical research. As scientists continue to study neutrinos and their origins, El Paso's unique position and academic institutions may contribute to the ongoing pursuit of knowledge in this field, potentially leading to new breakthroughs and a deeper understanding of the universe.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Ashley Strickland, CNN
(CNN) — A distant star-forming galaxy nicknamed the “Shadow Blaster” could have sent a ghostly cosmic particle hurtling toward Earth.
Astronomers believe they have traced the particle‘s origin to 11 billion light-years away, marking a step forward in understanding th...
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