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Astronomers trace a ghostly cosmic particle to distant ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The particle is believed to have originated from a distant galaxy, which has been nicknamed the "Shadow Blaster".
Astronomers have made a discovery about a cosmic particle that traveled to Earth. The particle is believed to have originated from a distant galaxy, which has been nicknamed the "Shadow Blaster". This galaxy is a star-forming one, located a significant distance away.
The distance from the galaxy to Earth is estimated to be 11 billion light-years. Astronomers have been able to trace the particle's origin to this galaxy, which is a notable step forward in understanding the phenomenon. Further details about the discovery and the "Shadow Blaster" galaxy are available from the source, including the work of astronomers who have been studying the cosmic particle and its journey to Earth.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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