A new image by the European Space Agency showcases the James Webb Space Telescope's discovery: a bright quasar resembling a 'bejeweled' ring, located six billion light years away. Gravitational lensing distorts the image, revealing a cosmic illusion of a superstar ring.
Gravitational lensing, caused by a massive object bending light from a distant one, creates the illusion of three bright spots around a quasar. This phenomenon magnifies distant objects and aids astronomers in observing typically faint light from far-off entities.
Although the 'bejeweled ring' quasar may appear visually stunning, it's essentially an illusion caused by the distortion of light through gravitational lensing. This effect allows astronomers to study objects that are challenging to observe due to their distance.
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